Margaric acid
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Margaric acid, or heptadecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid. Its molecular formula is CH3(CH2)15CO2H. Classified as an odd-chain fatty acid, it occurs as a trace component of the fat and milkfat of ruminants.[2] Salts and esters of margaric acid are called heptadecanoates.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Heptadecanoic acid | |
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1781004 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.298 ![]() |
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253195 | |
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Properties | |
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 |
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H315, H319, H335 | |
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
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Related fatty acids |
Palmitic acid Stearic acid |
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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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Its name is derived from the Ancient Greek μάργαρος (márgar(on)), meaning "pearl(y)", due to its appearance.