Heptadecanoic acid, 98%

About Heptadecanoic acid, 98%

Heptadecanoic acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 506-12-7, specified at ≥98% purity. With the molecular formula C17H34O2, it has a molar mass of 270.5 g/mol. It is also known as Heptadecylic acid or Margaric acid,.

The material typically appears as a white powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 59-61 °C. Recommended storage is at room temperature in a dry place, with the container kept tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for pharmaceutical synthesis and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 1 g, 5 g and 25 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Heptadecanoic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008502
CAS Number	506-12-7
IUPAC name	heptadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₃₄O₂
Molecular weight	270.5 g/mol
Exact mass	270.2559
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	KEMQGTRYUADPNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	10465

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	59-61 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	6.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Storage	Room temperature
Synonyms	Heptadecylic acid, Margaric acid,, Margaric acid, n-Heptadecanoic acid, Margarinic acid, n-Heptadecylic acid, n-Heptadecoic acid, fatty acid 17:0, Normal-heptadecanoic acid, FA 17:0, margaroic acid, heptadecoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Heptadecanoic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Heptadecanoic acid, 98% is 506-12-7. It is also known as Heptadecylic acid, Margaric acid,, Margaric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Heptadecanoic acid, 98%?

Heptadecanoic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C17H34O2 and a molecular weight of 270.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is heptadecanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Heptadecanoic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Heptadecanoic acid, 98% in (≥98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Heptadecanoic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Heptadecanoic acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Heptadecanoic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Heptadecanoic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should Heptadecanoic acid, 98% be stored?

Room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.