1-Tricosanol

Ref. 3D-DAA13301

Product Information

• Name: 1-Tricosanol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-Tricosanol is a natural compound found in plants, animals, and humans. It has been shown to have anticancer activity against human cervical carcinoma cells. 1-Tricosanol binds to the protocatechuic acid receptor on the cell membrane of the cancer cells, which leads to apoptosis or programmed cell death. The bound form of 1-tricosanol is metabolized by esterases and hydrolases into phytanic acid, which is then converted into a fatty acid. Phytanic acid can be converted back into 1-tricosanol through a chemical reaction with an alkali metal hydroxide.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 340.64 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₄₈O
• Purity: Min. 95%