Heptacosanoic acid

Heptacosanoic acid
 

• CAT Number : FNK-NS411803
• CAS Number : 7138-40-1
• Molecular Weight : 410.73
• Molecular Formula : C₂₇H₅₄O₂
• Pack size: 100 mg
• Store: 2－10 ℃
• Purity: >99.5%(HPLC)

Product Description
Heptacosanoic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with 27 carbon atoms. It is a rare fatty acid found in small quantities in some natural fats and oils.

Properties

• Chemical formula: C₂₇H₅₄O₂
• Molecular weight: 410.73 g/mol
• Appearance: Likely a white to off-white solid at room temperature
• Melting point: Approximately 87-88°C
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

Application and Usage

• Used as an internal standard in gas chromatography
• Research tool in lipid metabolism studies
• Potential applications in cosmetics and personal care products
• May be used in the synthesis of other organic compounds
• Investigated for potential biological activities

Safety and Handling

• Use personal protective equipment (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses)
• Avoid skin contact and inhalation
• Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources
• Handle in accordance with good laboratory practices
• Low toxicity expected, but comprehensive safety data may be limited

Involved Human Diseases

• No direct involvement in human diseases is well-established
• May be studied in the context of:
• Lipid metabolism disorders
• Cardiovascular diseases (as a lipid biomarker)
• Metabolic syndrome research
• Potential role in skin barrier function (relevant to dermatological conditions)