15-METHYLHEXADECANOIC ACID
Synonym(s):15-Methylhexadecanoic acid
- CAS NO.：1603-03-8
- Empirical Formula: C17H34O2
- Molecular Weight: 270.45
- MDL number: MFCD00083427
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:16:33
What is 15-METHYLHEXADECANOIC ACID?
Description
15-methyl Palmitic acid is a methylated fatty acid that has been found in bacteria, bovine milk fat, one-humped camel (C. dromedarius) meat and fat, and in rabbit perirenal lipids. It is also found in human breast milk and levels are decreased in mature breast milk compared to colostrum. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1606]
Definition
ChEBI: A branched-chain saturated fatty acid comprising hexadecanoic (palmitic) acid substituted at position 15 by a methyl group.
Properties of 15-METHYLHEXADECANOIC ACID
| Melting point: | 59.5-60 °C |
| Boiling point: | 358.05°C (estimate) |
| Density | 0.8791 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4405 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform: soluble; Ethanol: soluble; Ether: soluble |
| form | A solid |
| pka | 4.78±0.10(Predicted) |
Safety information for 15-METHYLHEXADECANOIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 15-METHYLHEXADECANOIC ACID
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