CAS No. 506-12-7
Batch:
Purity:98.77
Chemical Structure
Check the
Heptadecanoic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 506-12-7 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C17H34O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 270.45 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
Heptadecanoic acid (C17:0) is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid that acts as a bioactive lipid regulator. In cellular models, heptadecanoic acid suppresses cell proliferation and migration while inducing apoptotic pathways. Furthermore, circulating levels of heptadecanoic acid are associated with metabolic and cardiovascular health, showing inverse relationships with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and coronary heart disease. [1][2]
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Concentration
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Mass
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
54 mg/mL
(199.66 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 54 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.