Product Manager: Selina Zhang; Email: selina@coreychem.com
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid (also known as ω-hydroxypalmitic acid) is a multifunctional long-chain hydroxy fatty acid widely used in biomaterials, coatings, cosmetics, and polymer chemistry. Its molecule contains both a carboxyl group (–COOH) and a terminal hydroxyl group (–OH), making it an important reactive building block for high-value materials.
| Product Name | 16-HYDROXYHEXADECANOIC ACID |
| Synonyms | JUNIPERICACID;Hexadecanoicacid,16-hydroxy-;16-HYDROXYHEXADECANOICACID;16-HYDROXYPALMITICACID;16-hydroxy-hexadecanoicaci;16-Hydroxyhexadecanoicacid,97+%;16-Hydroxyhexadecanoicacid,98%;16-Hydroxypalmiticacid,Junipericacid |
| CAS NO | 506-13-8 |
| Purity | 98% |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| MF | C16H32O3 |
| MW | 272.42 |
| Contact | selina@coreychem.com |
Functions & Applications of 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid：
1. Biobased Polymers & Biodegradable Plastics
It is a key monomer for producing cutin-like biopolyesters, which mimic the natural polymer found in plant cuticles (e.g., apple peel, tomato skin). These polymers are used in:
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Biodegradable packaging films
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Compostable plastics
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Sustainable coatings
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Biomedical biodegradable materials
It plays a strategic role in green chemistry and sustainable polymer development.
2. Functional Coatings & Films
Thanks to its long hydrophobic C16 chain and reactive functional groups, it is used to produce:
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Water-repellent and oil-resistant coatings
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Breathable bio-based films
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Protective and barrier coatings
Typical applications include food packaging, paper coatings, medical dressings, and eco-friendly surface treatments.
3. Cosmetics & Skin Barrier Repair
16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid is structurally similar to natural skin lipids, making it highly suitable for:
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Skin barrier repair creams
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Moisturizing and anti-dryness formulations
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Dermatological and post-treatment skincare
It helps restore the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum, improving skin hydration and protection.
4. Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Materials
It is used as an intermediate for:
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Drug-delivery systems
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Lipid-based carriers
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Bioabsorbable medical materials
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Tissue engineering and wound-healing products
5. Specialty Surfactants & Functional Lipids
It can be chemically modified to produce:
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Bio-based non-ionic surfactants
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High-performance lubricants
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Specialty functional lipids
Summary
Because it is bio-based, biodegradable, multifunctional, and highly reactive, 16-Hydroxyhexadecanoic Acid is a high-value raw material for advanced sustainable materials, cosmetics, and biomedical applications.
Why Choose CoreyChem
CoreyChem is a professional supplier of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, with strong capabilities in both custom synthesis and scale-up manufacturing.
With our in-house R&D team and production facilities, we are able to transform laboratory-scale ideas into stable, cost-effective, and GMP-compliant commercial products.We focus on high-purity, difficult-to-source and high-value molecules, including functional intermediates, specialty acids, and bio-based building blocks. Every product is supported by strict quality control, full technical documentation, and batch-to-batch consistency.
Whether you need a reliable long-term supplier or a partner for custom development, CoreyChem offers fast response, flexible production, and professional technical support, helping our customers reduce risk, shorten lead time, and gain a competitive advantage in their market.
Contact our product manager for more information: selina@coreychem.com
