Erucic acid

CAS: 112-86-7

Ref. 3D-FE61461

Product Information

• Name: Erucic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Erucic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid predominantly found in the seeds of specific plants, such as rapeseed and mustard. It is sourced from the oil extracted from these seeds, which are processed to yield this chemical compound. The mode of action of erucic acid is primarily related to its physicochemical properties, including its long carbon chain and unsaturation, which impact lipid metabolism and biological interactions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 338.57 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₂H₄₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White To Light (Or Pale) Yellow Solid Or Liquid (May Vary)
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H42O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24/h9-10H,2-8,11-21H2,1H3,(H,23,24)/b10-9-
• InChI key: InChIKey=DPUOLQHDNGRHBS-KTKRTIGZSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O