Margaric acid
Agent Name
Margaric acid
Alternative Name
Heptadecanoic acid
CAS Number
506-12-7
Formula
C17-H34-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Margarinic acid; n-Heptadecanoic acid; n-Heptadecoic acid; n-Heptadecylic acid; Heptadecanoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fatty Acids and Fats
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
"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 concentrations over half a percent." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes convulsions in intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 36 mg/kg); [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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