Pentacosanoic acid
- CAT Number : FNK-NS411703
- CAS Number : 506-38-7
- Molecular Weight : 382.67
- Molecular Formula : C25H50O2
- Pack size: 100 mg
- Store: 2-10 ℃
- Purity: >99.5%(HPLC)
Product description
Pentacosanoic acid is a 25-carbon, fully saturated long-chain fatty acid found in plant lipids and some organisms. It is also known as hyenic acid or pentacosylic acid.
Properties
- Molecular formula: C25H50O2
- Molecular weight: 382.67 g/mol
- CAS number: 506-38-7
- Appearance: White to off-white solid
- Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Applications and usage
- Research tool for studying very long-chain fatty acids
- Used as a standard in gas chromatography for fatty acid analysis
- Potential applications in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research
- Investigated for its role in plant lipid metabolism
Safety and handling
- For research use only - not for human or veterinary use
- Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment
- Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Involved human diseases
While not directly treating diseases, Pentacosanoic acid may be relevant to research involving:
- Lipid metabolism disorders
- Potential biomarker for certain metabolic conditions
- Studies related to very long-chain fatty acid metabolism