Heptadecanoic acid

Heptadecanoic acid is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid (OCS-FA) with oral activity. Heptadecanoic acid can inhibit cell proliferation and induce Apoptosis. Heptadecanoic acid has antitumor activity. Heptadecanoic acid is associated with a number of disorders, including coronary heart disorder, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis[1].