2-Hydroxyeicosanoic acid, 2-Hydroxy C20:0 fatty acid (ab144012)
Key features and details
- 2-Hydroxy C20:0 fatty acid
- CAS Number: 16742-48-6
- Purity: > 98%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
2-Hydroxyeicosanoic acid, 2-Hydroxy C20:0 fatty acid -
Description
2-Hydroxy C20:0 fatty acid -
Alternative names
- 2-Hydroxyicosanoic acid
- alpha-Hydroxyarachidic acid
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Biological description
2-Hydroxy C20:0 fatty acid. Anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, bactericidal and anticancer potential. For use in lipid studies and as internal standard. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
16742-48-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
2-Hydroxyicosanoic acid -
Molecular weight
328.53 -
Molecular formula
C20H40O3 -
PubChem identifier
5225199 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)O)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas