CAS 506-12-7 Heptadecanoic acid - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Heptadecanoic acid

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Catalog Number

ACM506127-3

CAS Number

506-12-7

Product Name

Heptadecanoic acid

Structure

Category

Solubility Enhancing Reagents

Synonyms

Margaric acid

IUPAC Name

heptadecanoic acid

Molecular Weight

270.45

Molecular Formula

C17H34O2

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

InChI Key

KEMQGTRYUADPNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

227 °C

Melting Point

59-61 °C (lit.)

Flash Point

158.4ºC

Purity

97%

Density

0.89g/cm³

Appearance

Solid

Application

Heptadecanoic acid serves as a crucial reference in the analysis of medium-chain fatty acids found in various biomaterials, including seed oils and both plant and animal oils. This saturated fatty acid, also known as margaric acid, is characterized by its molecular composition of CH3(CH2)15COOH and typically appears as an off-white powder. Despite being a trace component in the fat and milkfat of ruminants, heptadecanoic acid is not present in natural animal or vegetable fats at levels exceeding half a percent. Its role as a standard is essential for accurate fatty acid profiling in scientific studies.

Storage

Room temperature

EC Number

266-928-5

Exact Mass

270.25600

Hazard Statements

Safety Description

S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.

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