What are the physical and chemical properties of (9Z)-(~13~C_18_)-9-Octadecenoic acid (CAS: 287100-82-7)?

(9Z)-(~13~C_18_)-9-Octadecenoic acid is a fatty acid with a molecular weight of approximately 282.4 g/mol. It is typically a white to light yellow solid in its crystalline form. The acid has low water solubility and is moderately soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is less reactive than saturated fatty acids but can undergo hydrogenation and other chemical transformations under appropriate conditions.