15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid is a long-chain fatty acid found in various plant and animal sources and also produced by bacteria and fungi. It has potential health benefits and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and surfactants. Its unique chemical properties make it an essential ingredient in several industrial processes, especially in the fields of food science and nutrition.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.