Heptadecanoic acid

Heptadecanoic acid

Names
IUPAC name Heptadecanoic acid
Other names Margaric acid n-Margaric acid n-Heptadecanoic acid Heptadecylic acid n-Heptadecylic acid 17:0 (Lipid numbers)
Identifiers
CAS Number	506-12-7 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:32365 Y
ChemSpider	10033 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.298
InChI InChI=1S/C17H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19/h2-16H2,1H3,(H,18,19) Y Key: KEMQGTRYUADPNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C17H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19/h2-16H2,1H3,(H,18,19) Key: KEMQGTRYUADPNZ-UHFFFAOYAT
SMILES O=C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C17H34O2
Molar mass	270.45 g/mol
Appearance	White crystals
Density	0.853 g/cm3
Melting point	61.3 °C (142.3 °F; 334.4 K)
Boiling point	227 °C (441 °F; 500 K) 100 mmHg
Solubility in water	insoluble
Related compounds
Related fatty acids	Palmitic acid Stearic acid
Related compounds	Heptadecanol Heptadecanal
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Heptadecanoic acid, or margaric acid, is a saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is CH₃(CH₂)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 high concentrations. Salts and esters of heptadecanoic acid are called heptadecanoates.