A monounsaturated fatty acid
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cis-9-Heptadecenoic Acid

Item No. 36254

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Technical Information
Formal Name
9Z-heptadecenoic acid
CAS Number
1981-50-6
Synonyms
  • C17:1(9Z)
  • FA 17:1
  • Margaroleic Acid
Molecular Formula
C17H32O2
Formula Weight
268.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A 10 mg/ml solution in ethanol
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Ethanol: Soluble
SMILES
CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C17H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19/h8-9H,2-7,10-16H2,1H3,(H,18,19)/b9-8-
InChi Key
QSBYPNXLFMSGKH-HJWRWDBZSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    cis-9-Heptadecenoic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that is a major constituent of ruminant fat and milk.1 The levels of cis-9-heptadecenoic acid in milk are negatively correlated with methane production in cows fed a high-lipid diet.2

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Alves, S.P., Marcelino, C., Portugal, P.V., et al. Short communication: The nature of heptadecenoic acid in ruminant fats. J. Dairy Sci. 89(1), 170-173 (2006).

    2. Dijkstra, J., van Zijderveld, S.M., Apajalahti, J.A., et al. Relationships between methane production and milk fatty acid profiles in dairy cattle. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 166-167, 23 (2011).