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CAS 544-57-0

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2-Hydroxytetracosanoic acid

Description:
2-Hydroxytetracosanoic acid, also known as 2-hydroxy-24:0 acid, is a long-chain fatty acid characterized by a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the second carbon of a tetracosanoic acid backbone, which consists of 24 carbon atoms. This compound is classified as a hydroxy fatty acid and is typically found in various natural sources, including certain plant oils and animal fats. Its molecular structure contributes to its unique properties, such as increased solubility in polar solvents compared to its non-hydroxy counterparts. The presence of the hydroxyl group can also influence its reactivity and interactions with other molecules, making it of interest in various biochemical and industrial applications. Additionally, 2-hydroxytetracosanoic acid may play a role in biological processes, including cell membrane structure and function. Its CAS number, 544-57-0, is a unique identifier that facilitates the identification and study of this compound in scientific literature and databases.
Formula:C24H48O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C24H48O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23(25)24(26)27/h23,25H,2-22H2,1H3,(H,26,27)
InChI key:InChIKey=MSUOLNSQHLHDAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCC(C(O)=O)O
Synonyms:
  • (R)-2-Hydroxylignoceric acid
  • 2-Hydroxylignoceric acid
  • 2R-hydroxy-tetracosanoic acid
  • 544-57-0
  • Cerebronic acid
  • Phrenosinic acid
  • Tetracosanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
  • α-Hydroxylignoceric acid
  • α-Hydroxytetracosanoic acid
  • 2-Hydroxytetracosanoic acid
  • 2-HYDROXYTETRACOSANOIC ACID
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