Hexadecanolactone

Hexadecanolactone Structure
Hexadecanolactone structure
Common Name Hexadecanolactone
CAS Number 109-29-5 Molecular Weight 254.40800
Density 0.94 Boiling Point 188 °C / 15mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H30O2 Melting Point 34-38 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point >100°C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

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