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Heptadecanoic acid, 98%
Description
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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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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 59°C to 63°C |
| Density | 0.853 |
| Boiling Point | 227°C (100 mmHg) |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)15CO2H |
| Quantity | 25 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% |
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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 |
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