Chemical Name: | Pentadecanoyl chloride |
CAS Number: | 17746-08-6 |
Product Number: | AG0025BZ(AGN-PC-0JNXQM) |
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Molecular Formula: | C15H29ClO |
Molecular Weight: | 260.8432 |
Pentadecanoyl chloride, also known as pentadecanoyl dichloride, is a versatile chemical reagent used in various chemical synthesis processes. In organic chemistry, it is commonly employed as an acylating agent for the introduction of the pentadecanoyl (C15) group into various organic compounds. This acyl chloride is particularly valuable in the formation of esters, amides, and other derivatives through acylation reactions. It reacts readily with alcohols, amines, and other nucleophiles to form the desired products, making it a valuable tool in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and fine chemicals. Additionally, pentadecanoyl chloride can serve as a precursor in the preparation of fatty acid derivatives and lipid-like molecules for biological and material science applications. Its ability to selectively introduce the pentadecanoyl group makes it a key component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists seeking to functionalize organic molecules with specific properties.