Nonadecylic acid

Nonadecylic acid
IUPAC name Nonadecanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	646-30-0 Y
PubChem	12591
ChemSpider	12071 Y
EC-number	211-472-4
ChEBI	CHEBI:39246 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL1169674 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C19H38O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21/h2-18H2,1H3,(H,20,21) Y Key: ISYWECDDZWTKFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
Properties
Molecular formula	CH3(CH2)17COOH
Molar mass	298.50382 g/mol
Appearance	White flakes or powder
Melting point	68-70°C
Boiling point	236°C (10 mmHg) 297°C (100 mmHg)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
R-phrases	R36/37/38
S-phrases	S26
Main hazards	Irritant (Xi)
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Nonadecyclic acid, or nonadecanoic acid, is a 19-carbon long-chain saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₇COOH. It forms salts called nonadecylates.

Nonadecylic acid can be found in fats and vegetable oils. It is also used by insects as pheromones.

See also

• List of saturated fatty acids