2-HYDROXYEICOSANOIC ACID Property

Melting point:

89 °C

Boiling point:

458.9±18.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.935±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Chloroform:Methanol (5:1): soluble

form 

A solid

pka

3.86±0.21(Predicted)

Safety

WGK Germany 

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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-HYDROXYEICOSANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 2-hydroxyarachidic acid is a long-chain fatty acid that is arachidic (icosanoic) acid substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group. It is a 2-hydroxy fatty acid and a long-chain fatty acid. It is functionally related to an icosanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxyarachidate.