Pentacosanoic acid

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