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Margaroleic acid

Also known as 9Z-Heptadecenoic acid, cis-9-heptadecenoic acid, (Z)-heptadec-9-enoic acid

CAS 1981-50-6Formula C17H32O2Molar mass 268.44 g/mol
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Margaroleic acid chemical structure, C17H32O2, CAS 1981-50-6
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
1981-50-6
Formula
C17H32O2
Molar mass
268.44 g/mol
HS code
291619
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Margaroleic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

(9Z)-heptadecenoic acid is a heptadecenoic acid in which the double bond is located at the 9-10 position and has Z configuration. It has a role as an antifungal agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a heptadecenoic acid and a straight-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (9Z)-heptadecenoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(Z)-heptadec-9-enoic acid
CAS number
1981-50-6 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C17H32O2
MDL number
MFCD08273845
InChIKey
QSBYPNXLFMSGKH-HJWRWDBZSA-N
InChI
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-
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms

  • 9Z-Heptadecenoic acid
  • cis-9-heptadecenoic acid
  • (Z)-heptadec-9-enoic acid
  • (Z)-9-Heptadecenoic acid
  • (9Z)-heptadec-9-enoic acid
  • FA(17:1(9Z))
  • FA 17:1
  • 9-Heptadecenoic acid
  • 9-heptadecylenic acid
  • 9-Heptadecenoic acid, (Z)-
  • 9Z-Heptadecenoate
  • (9Z)-heptadecenoic acid
  • cis-9-heptadecenoic acid, C17:1n-8, 9-heptadecylenic acid

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
268.44 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
268.2402 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.72calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.82calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • antifungal agent
  • antimicrobial agent
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fungal metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Margaroleic acid is traded under.

HS 2916.19Indicative HS code

Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…

World exports in 2024
$674M
−9.6% vs 2023, imports $722M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China44.5%
  2. Germany15.3%
  3. India * partner reported11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States17.1%
  2. Netherlands7.8%
  3. South Korea7.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Margaroleic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Margaroleic acid?

(9Z)-heptadecenoic acid is a heptadecenoic acid in which the double bond is located at the 9-10 position and has Z configuration. It has a role as an antifungal agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a heptadecenoic acid and a straight-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (9Z)-heptadecenoate.

What is the CAS number of Margaroleic acid?

The CAS registry number of Margaroleic acid is 1981-50-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Margaroleic acid?

The molecular formula of Margaroleic acid is C17H32O2 and its molar mass is 268.44 g/mol.

What is Margaroleic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Margaroleic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory, antifungal agent, antimicrobial agent, eukaryotic metabolite, fungal metabolite and 1 more.

Is Margaroleic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Margaroleic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Margaroleic acid?

Margaroleic acid is usually classified under HS code 291619 (Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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