Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
1002-84-2
Standard:
USP,
Pentadecanoic acid is a saturated odd-chain fatty acid (C15:0) naturally occurring in ruminant fats. Produced via hydrolysis of natural oils or synthetic oxidation, its molecular formula is C15H30O2 with CAS No. 638-54-8.
Storage requires cool, dry conditions away from oxidizing agents. Avoid inhalation of dust; wear protective gloves and eyewear. Not approved for direct human consumption without pharmaceutical-grade purification.