14-Methylhexadecanoic acid (CAS 5918-29-6)

14-Methylhexadecanoic acid is a long-chain fatty acid found in the lipids of a variety of plants and animals. It has been used in several scientific research applications, including as a substrate for fatty acid oxidation, phospholipid biosynthesis, and the production of bioactive lipids. It has also been used as a model compound for studying the structure and function of membrane lipids. Additionally, 14-Methylhexadecanoic acid serves as a substrate for the synthesis of fatty acid derivatives, such as fatty acid amides, fatty acid esters, and fatty acid ethers. It functions as a stimulator of fatty acid oxidation by enhancing the performance of acyl-CoA synthetase, an enzyme that catalyzes the transformation of fatty acids into acyl-CoA compounds. Furthermore, 14-Methylhexadecanoic acid may act to boost the action of acyl-CoA hydrolase, an enzyme that triggers the hydrolysis of acyl-CoA molecules, resulting in the formation of free fatty acids. The compound has anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties, increases the production of energy, and modulates the activity of the immune system.