Pentadecanoic acid

Pentadecanoic acid is a high-purity (≥98%) white crystalline powder and a rare straight-chain odd-numbered saturated fatty acid naturally produced via rumen microbial fermentation, occurring at ~1.2% of total fatty acids in conventional cow milk fat (higher in organic milk) and representing the primary dietary source through butterfat and ruminant products. Unlike abundant even-chain saturated fatty acids historically linked to increased disease risk, C15:0 has emerged as a biologically essential nutrient with strong inverse associations to coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, while serving as a reliable plasma/RBC biomarker for dairy consumption and a cost-effective internal standard in lipid analysis. Recent groundbreaking cell-based, preclinical, and human supplementation studies (including direct comparisons to rapamycin) highlight its broad, clinically relevant activities: robust anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, anti-cancer, and longevity-promoting effects; improved mitochondrial function, cell membrane stability, antioxidant capacity, and epigenetic control; plus mTOR inhibition, reduced anaemia and dyslipidaemia, and enhanced hepatic and immune resilience—establishing Pentadecanoic acid as a premier research-grade and nutraceutical ingredient for advanced formulations focused on healthy aging, cardiometabolic optimization, preventive metabolic health, and therapeutic innovation in chronic disease management.

EINECS: 213-693-1

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