The molecule is a long-chain fatty aldehyde that is pentadecane carrying an oxo substituent at position 1. It is a component of essential oils from plants like Solanum erianthum and Cassia siamea. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite. It is a long-chain fatty aldehyde and a 2,3-saturated fatty aldehyde.
pentadecanal