Margaric acid
Chemical compound
>
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. Salts and esters of margaric acid... Wikipedia
Molar mass: 270.45 g/mol
Formula: C17H34O2
Boiling point: 440.6°F (227°C)
Density: 853 kg/m³
Classification: Fatty acid
Melting point: 61.3 °C (142.3 °F; 334.4 K)
Solubility in water: insoluble