Learn More
Heptadecanoic acid, 98%
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly). Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Store away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 59°C to 63°C |
| Density | 0.853 |
| Boiling Point | 227°C (100 mmHg) |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)15CO2H |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 1781004 |
| Merck Index | 14,5751 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly),Methanol (Slightly). Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 270.46 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Show More |
Safety and Handling
- Heptadecanoic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Heptadecanoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
Your input is important to us. Please complete this form to provide feedback related to the content on this product.