Ammonium heptadecanoate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C17H33O2NH4.[1] This is an organic ammonium salt of heptadecanoic acid (margaric acid).[2]

Synthesis

Ammonium heptadecanoate is synthesized through the reaction of margaric acid with ammonia. This reaction involves dissolving the acid in a solvent and then adding an ammonia solution to prepare the salt. The resulting compound can be obtained through recrystallization.[3]

Physical properties

Ammonium heptadecanoate typically appears as a waxy solid. Soluble in water.

References

  1. ^ "CAS 94266-36-1 Heptadecanoic acid,ammonium salt(1:1) - Alfa Chemistry". alfa-chemistry.com. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  2. ^ "94266-36-1 | ammonium heptadecanoate". chemindex.com. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Ammonium heptadecanoate (94266-36-1) for sale". vulcanchem.com. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
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