Heptadecanoic Acid Powder
Description
Heptadecanoic Acid Powder – High-Purity Analytical Standard for Lipidomics Research and Nutritional Analysis
Heptadecanoic Acid Powder, ≥98%, Premium Grade, For Analytical and Research Use, Global Laboratories and Institutions, Xi'an Le-Nutra Ingredients Inc. Our margaric acid standard is made in our 60,000㎡ GMP-certified production facility with 14+ years of ingredient experience, providing excellent reproducibility for fatty acid quantification, nutritional biomarker investigations and metabolic research.
With an annual manufacturing capacity of 3,000 tonnes and skilled R&D support, we offer steady supply, extensive quality documentation and flexible packaging options ideal for both large-scale laboratory procurement and small-batch R&D projects.

Technical Specifications and Quality Parameters
Our product meets stringent international quality benchmarks for analytical-grade reagents.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Heptadecanoic Acid |
| CAS Number | 506-12-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₇H₃₄O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 270.45 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Purity (GC) | ≥98% |
| Melting Point | 59–61°C |
| Boiling Point | 227°C (100 mmHg) |
| Density | 0.853 g/cm³ |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤20 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 cfu/g |
Each batch undergoes rigorous GC purity testing with complete analytical documentation including COA, TDS, MSDS, and chromatogram reports.
Core Analytical Advantages
Internal Standard for Quantification of Fatty Acids
This product is a reliable internal standard for gas chromatography and mass spectrometry applications. Its odd-numbered structure precludes it from interfering with the naturally occurring even-numbered fatty acids in biological samples.
Dairy Fat Intake Biomarker
This odd-chain saturated fatty acid is gaining recognition as a useful biomarker in nutritional epidemiology research. This will help researchers better understand dairy fat consumption patterns in population health studies.
Analytical Reference Material
Its great thermal stability and well defined physicochemical features make it suitable for method validation, calibration curve development and quality control operations in lipidomics laboratories.
Professional Research Applications
Analytical Chemistry and Clinical Testing
Your lab can accurately profile fatty acids in human plasma, serum, tissue extracts and dietary matrices. This chemical enables precise detection and quantification in complicated biological samples where measurement accuracy significantly effects research findings.
Metabolomics and Lipidomics Research
This reference standard is used by researchers investigating the metabolic pathways of odd-chain saturated fatty acids. It allows to investigate metabolic problems, markers of cardiovascular health and indicators of nutritional condition with reliable results.
Assessment of Nutritional Status
Heptadecanoic Acid Powder is used in clinical research settings for plasma fatty acid profiling techniques. It provides a means of assessing dietary patterns and their connection with risk factors for metabolic disease.

Complete Quality Assurance System
Third Party Validated Testing
All production batches are tested in approved third party institutes. Heavy metal content, impurity profiles and moisture levels are in compliance with the analytical reagent standards necessary for pharmaceutical and clinical research applications.
Complete Documentation
Each shipment includes full analytical documentation, including certificates of analysis, gas chromatography purity reports, technical data sheets, and material safety data sheets. This documentation makes your quality checking operations more efficient.
Batch Traceability and Retention
All production batches are retained for 12 months as samples, so they can be re-tested if required. Full traceability means you may check quality metrics across the whole life cycle of your research endeavour.
Storage and Handling Recommendations
Store your product in tightly sealed containers at room temperature (20-25°C) in a cool, dry place. Store away from oxidising agents to preserve analytical integrity.
The crystalline powder is stable under recommended storage and handling settings for 24-36 months. The constancy over time makes it easier to handle inventories for laboratories and minimises the number of purchases.
Flexible Packaging for Different Research Scales
We recognise that research needs can vary greatly from institution to institution and phase to phase of a project. We offer packaging solutions for both large analytical laboratories and smaller research projects.
Bulk orders are packed in 25kg fibre barrels with double layer food grade polyethylene liners for protection during transportation and storage. We offer compact 1kg, 5kg and 10kg aluminium foil containers for R&D to minimise exposure and retain product integrity.
FAQ
Q: What are the key advantages for analytical labs?
A: Odd-chain saturated fatty acid structure is clearly useful for lipidomics applications, as it serves as an interference-free internal standard. It is a valid biomarker in nutritional epidemiology studies. The long-term stability at room temperature enables convenient storage in the laboratory and many uses in several analytical runs.
Q: What are the research situations that benefit the most from this standard?
A: Analytical chemistry laboratories can accurately detect fatty acids in human plasma, serum, tissue extracts, and dietary samples. Researchers in lipidomics and metabolomics explore metabolic pathways that involve odd-chain saturated fatty acids. It is used in clinical testing facilities as a quantitative standard for plasma fatty acid profile, nutritional status evaluation and research on metabolic disorders.
Q: How do you maintain quality across the supply chain?
A: Each batch is GC tested for purity before shipping. All orders come with full paperwork including COA, TDS and MSDS. Heavy metals, contaminants and moisture are tested by third-party authoritative organisations and are up to analytical reagent standards. To provide quality assurance throughout the research process, samples from all batches are held for 12 months and available for customer re-testing at any time.
Q: Do you fund small research projects and large scale procurement?
A: Sure. We can be flexible with order amounts because to our production capacity and inventory management system. Whether it's 1kg for method development, or large volumes for continuing analytical programs, we provide consistent quality at all order levels.
Q: What paperwork do you have to show you're compliant?
A: You obtain full analytical documentation such as certificates of analysis with detailed specifications, chromatogram profiles, technical data sheets, material safety data sheets and high-performance gas chromatography reports. This comprehensive set of paperwork addresses your laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance needs.

Partner with a Reliable Analytical Ingredient Supplier
For technical inquiries, sample requests, or bulk procurement of Heptadecanoic Acid Powder, contact our global support team at enquiry@lenutra.com.
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