Description
Heptadecanoic acid, or margaric acid, is a saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is CH
3(CH
2)
15COOH. It occurs as a trace component of the fat and milkfat of ruminants, but it does not occur in any natural animal or vegetable fat at concentrations over half a percent. Salts and esters of heptadecanoic acid are called heptadecanoates.
Chemical Properties
off-white powder
Uses
Heptadecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid and occurs as a trace component of the fat in ruminants.
Uses
Margaric acid (Heptadecanoic acid, C17) may be used as a reference during the analysis of medium-chain fatty acids from biomaterials such as seed oils and plant and animal oils.
Uses
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.
Definition
ChEBI: A C17 saturated fatty acid and trace component of fats in ruminants.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from MeOH or pet ether. [Beilstein 2 IV 1193.]
