Pentadecanoic acid
Also known as: n-Pentadecanoic acid, Pentadecylic acid, n-Pentadecylic acid, Pentadecyclic acid, Pentadecansaeure, TETRADECANE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 1-PENTADECANOIC ACID, CH3(CH2)13COOH, MFCD00002745, EINECS 213-693-1
Pentadecanoic acid (CAS 1002-84-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H30O2 and a molecular weight of 242.398 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 51-53 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 330.4±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 149.6±12.5 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1002-84-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-24815-7
- Molecular Formula
- C15H30O2
- Molecular Weight
- 242.398 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 51-53 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 330.4±5.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 149.6±12.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 242.224579 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 6.62 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.452 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H413
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Pentadecanoic acid?
The CAS number of Pentadecanoic acid is 1002-84-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Pentadecanoic acid?
Pentadecanoic acid has molecular formula C15H30O2 and molecular weight 242.398 g/mol.
Is Pentadecanoic acid hazardous?
Pentadecanoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Pentadecanoic acid?
For Pentadecanoic acid, Upstream Products: 1-Hexadecene, 2-Hydroxyhexadecanoic acid, 3-Pentadecylphenol; Downstream Products: tetradecyl isocyanate, Ethyl pentadecanoate, 2-Hexadecanone.
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