Description

Potassium Pentadecanoate is the potassium salt of pentadecanoic acid, a saturated fatty acid. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries for research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring fatty acid salt moieties.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a standard, substrate, or model compound in lipid metabolism, membrane biophysics, and enzymatic studies.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as an emulsifier, surfactant, or viscosity modifier in formulations such as creams, lotions, and soaps.
• Specialty Surfactant: Employed in the development of niche cleaning agents, lubricants, and industrial emulsifiers where specific chain-length fatty acids are required.
• Material Science: Used as a precursor or modifying agent in the production of polymers, coatings, and advanced functional materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reference standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for the identification and quantification of fatty acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Pentadecanoate
CAS No.	17378-35-7
Molecular Formula	C15H29KO2
Molecular Weight	280.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentadecanoic acid, potassium salt; Potassium pentadecylate; Pentadecanoic acid potassium salt; Pentadecylic acid potassium salt; n-Pentadecanoic acid potassium salt; C15:0 Potassium salt; Myristic acid, homologue, potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Pentadecanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided to guarantee the product meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.