2-Hydroxystearic acid

CAS: 629-22-1

Ref. 3D-FH139281

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxystearic acid
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, (±)-α-Hydroxystearic acid, 2-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Hydroxystearic acid, NSC 907, Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Stearic acid, α-hydroxy-, alpha-Hydroxystearic acid, α-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

Description

2-Hydroxystearic acid is a fatty acid that is found in natural fats and oils. It can be synthesized from stearic acid by the oxidation of the hydroxyl group to an alcohol. 2-Hydroxystearic acid has a hydroxyl group, which gives it hydrogen bonding ability. This chemical species can also react with an antimicrobial peptide, forming a complex that is more effective at killing bacteria than either component alone. The magnetic properties of 2-hydroxystearic acid make it an excellent candidate for use in magnetic particle imaging (MPI) to reveal structural information about brain tissue. 2-Hydroxystearic acid also has high values when chromatographically analyzed.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 300.48 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%