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palmitoyl chloride

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Palmitoyl chloride is an acyl chloride derived from palmitic acid. It is a reactive compound used in the synthesis of various organic molecules, including esters, amides, and peptides. It is commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other industrial products. Palmitoyl chloride is synthesized through the reaction of palmitic acid with thionyl chloride. Its reaction with alcohols results in the formation of esters, which are often used as fragrances, plasticizers, and lubricants. The reaction with amines produces amides, which have applications in pharmaceuticals and polymers. Due to its reactivity and versatility, palmitoyl chloride is a crucial reagent in organic synthesis and a subject of ongoing research in various fields.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID8206
SCHEMBL ID154949
MeSH IDM0100206

Synonyms (36)

Synonym
AKOS009031460
112-67-4
palmitic acid chloride
nsc9854
hexadecanoyl chloride
nsc-9854
palmitoyl chloride ,
hexadecanoyl-chloride-
palmitoyl chloride, 98%
FT-0658682
P0009
A802629
hexadecanoic acid, chloride
einecs 203-996-7
nsc 9854
unii-7642r2josb
ai3-52614
hsdb 5573
ec 203-996-7
7642r2josb ,
STL280337
hexadecanoyl chloride [hsdb]
SCHEMBL154949
DTXSID4051582
hexadecanoic acid chloride
hexadecanoylchloride
n-hexadecanoyl chloride
palmitic chloride
1-hexadecanoyl chloride
Q-201534
mfcd00000742
palmitoyl chloride, purum, >=97.0% (gc)
F0001-0260
FS-4452
Q27266453
hexadecanoyl chloride palmitoyl chloride
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19903 (17.65)18.7374
1990's2 (11.76)18.2507
2000's4 (23.53)29.6817
2010's6 (35.29)24.3611
2020's2 (11.76)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 37.37

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index37.37 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.89 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.81 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index48.73 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (37.37)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other17 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]