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Pentadecenoic

Pentadecanoic acid
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Names
IUPAC name
pentadecanoic acid
Other names
n-Pentadecanoic acid; Pentadecylic acid
Identifiers
1002-84-2
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ChEBI CHEBI:42504
ChemSpider 13249
ECHA InfoCard 100.012.448
PubChem 13849
UNII CCW02D961F YesY
Properties
C15H30O2
Molar mass 242.40 g·mol−1
Density 0.842 g/cm3
Melting point 51 to 53 °C (124 to 127 °F; 324 to 326 K)
Boiling point 257 °C (495 °F; 530 K) (100 mmHg)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Pentadecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is CH3(CH2)13COOH. It is rare in nature, being found at the level of 1.2% in the milk fat from cows. The butterfat in cows milk is its major dietary source and it is used as a marker for butterfat consumption. Pentadecanoic acid also occurs in hydrogenated mutton fat.

Pentadecanoic acid may decrease mother-to-child transmission of HIV through breastfeeding.


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