16-methylheptadecanoic acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid that is heptadecanoic acid (margaric acid) substituted by a methyl group at position 16. It is a long-chain fatty acid, a branched-chain saturated fatty acid and a methyl-branched fatty acid. It is functionally related to a heptadecanoic acid.
Mol. Weight
284.50
State
Liquid; Liquid, Other Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.