Molar mass 270.45 g/mol Boiling point 227 °C Appearance White crystals | Formula C17H34O2 Density 853 kg/m³ | |
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What does heptadecanoic acid mean
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.
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