Pentadecane is a floral volatile antimalarial agent that can inhibit the growth of parasites such as *Leishmania* and avoid infection of macrophages. It has IC50s against promastigotes and amastigotes of 65.3 μM and 60.5 μM, respectively. Additionally, it exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities.
- Purity of 98.88%
- Molecular weight of 212.41
- Chemical formula C15H32
- Appears as a liquid with a density of 0.769 g/cm³
- Colorless to off-white appearance
- Derived from plants Zingiberaceae *Kaempferia galanga* L.
- Functions as an antimalarial agent, inhibiting parasite growth and macrophage infection
- Possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties