cis-15-Nervonic acid (cis-15-tetracosenoic acid), omega-9 long chain fatty acid (ab143887)
Key features and details
- Monounsaturated ω-9 long chain fatty acid
- CAS Number: 506-37-6
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in ethanol to 25 mM and in DMSO to 50 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
cis-15-Nervonic acid (cis-15-tetracosenoic acid), omega-9 long chain fatty acid -
Description
Monounsaturated ω-9 long chain fatty acid -
Biological description
Monounsaturated ω-9 long chain fatty acid. β-oxidized in peroxisomes. Structural component in myelin biosynthesis and CNS sphingolipids. Deficient in adrenoleukodystrophy. Orally active. -
Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
506-37-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(Z)-Tetracos-15-enoic acid -
Molecular weight
366.62 -
Molecular formula
C24H46O2 -
PubChem identifier
5281120 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol to 25 mM and in DMSO to 50 mM -
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
CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O -
Source
Synthetic
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