2Heptadecanol
2-Heptadecanol is a chemical compound belonging to the class of fatty alcohols. Its chemical formula is C17H36O and its molecular weight is approximately 256.47 g/mol. It is a saturated secondary alcohol, meaning the hydroxyl group is attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms. The "2-" prefix indicates the position of the hydroxyl group on the seventeen-carbon chain.
This compound is typically a waxy solid at room temperature. Its physical properties, such as melting point
2-Heptadecanol finds applications as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic chemicals. It can be