Myristic acid

CAS: 544-63-8

Ref. 3D-FM62595

Product Information

• Name: Myristic acid
• Synonyms: Tetradecanoic acid, 1-Tetradecanoic acid, 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid, Acide myristique, Acido Miristico, Puro, Edenor C 14, Edenor C 14/98-100, Edenor C14-99, Edenor C14-99 (C), Emery 655, Hystrene 9014, Imex C 1499, Kortacid 1499, Lunac M 98, Lunac MY 98, My 98, Myristates, Myristic Acid, Myristinsaeure, Myristinsaure, Naa 104, Naa 142, Neo-Fat 14, Nsc 5028, Palmac 98-14, Philacid 1400, Pofac 1498, Prifac 2942, Prifrac 2942, Sinar FA 1499, Univol U 316S, n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid, n-Tetradecanoic acid, n-Tetradecoic acid

Description

Myristic acid is a fatty acid that is produced by plants and animals. It is important for cell membrane structure and function, as well as for energy metabolism and the production of various compounds. Myristic acid can be metabolized in the body to produce a number of compounds, including methyl myristate, which has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Myristic acid also binds to DNA through covalent linkages and has significant cytotoxicity against polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMN) in vitro. This activity may be due to its ability to bind with toll-like receptors on PMN cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 228.37 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂
• Purity: Area-% Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder