Pentadecanoic acid

CAS: 1002-84-2

Ref. 3D-FP159668

Product Information

• Name: Pentadecanoic acid
• Synonyms: 14Fa, Acide pentadecanoique, Acido Pentadecanoico, Nsc 28486, Pentadecansaure, Pentadecylic acid, n-Pentadecanoic acid

Description

Pentadecanoic acid is a fatty acid that is naturally present in the human body. It has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the liver and can be used as a supplement to treat hepatic steatosis, which is caused by an excess of fat in the liver. This fatty acid also has hypoglycemic effects, which may be due to its ability to increase glucose uptake into skeletal muscle cells. Pentadecanoic acid has also been shown to be beneficial for cardiac health, as it can improve heart function and reduce blood pressure levels. In vitro assays have revealed that this fatty acid inhibits bacterial growth and can help prevent metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Pentadecanoic acid also helps maintain energy metabolism by inhibiting fatty acid oxidation and increasing carbohydrate oxidation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 242.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₃₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15(16)17/h2-14H2,1H3,(H,16,17)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WQEPLUUGTLDZJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O