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5-Heptadecylresorcinol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in mango peels, rye grains and agricultural products using different chromatography techniques.

ChEBI: 5-heptadecylresorcinol is a 5-alkylresorcinol that is resorcinol which is substituted by a heptadecyl group at position 5. It is found in wheat bran. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite.

5-Heptadecylresorcinol belongs to the group of alk(en)ylresorcinols (ARs), exhibiting pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-microbial bioactivities. It is most commonly found in cereals such as barley, spelt, wheat, rye, ginkgo, mango peels, pulp, peas, etc.