Heptadecanoic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 506-12-7 | C17H34O2 | 270.457 g/mol

Heptadecanoic acid is used as a reference during the analysis of medium-chain fatty acids from biomaterials such as seed oils and plant and animal oils.

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Applications
Heptadecanoic acid is used as a reference during the analysis of medium-chain fatty acids from biomaterials such as seed oils and plant and animal oils.

Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store at 4°C. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 506-12-7
• Molecular Formula: C17H34O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 270.457
• MDL Number: MFCD00002751
• InChI Key: KEMQGTRYUADPNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: margaric acid, n-heptadecanoic acid, margarinic acid, n-heptadecylic acid, n-heptadecoic acid, heptadecylic acid, fatty acids, c16-18, unii-v987y9oz8l, normal-heptadecanoic acid, margarinate
• PubChem CID: 10465
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32365
• IUPAC Name: heptadecanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 59°C to 63°C
• Density: 0.853
• Boiling Point: 227°C (100 mmHg)
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₅CO₂H
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1781004
• Merck Index: 14,5751
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly),Methanol (Slightly). Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 270.46
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Heptadecanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber	208-027-1
RTECSNumber	MI3850000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only