Thiopalmitic Acid (CAS 7530-93-0)
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Thiopalmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 16-carbon chain and a thiol group at the 1st carbon position. It is a key component of the lipid metabolism pathway, where it is involved in the synthesis and degradation of lipids. Thiopalmitic acid is an important precursor for the synthesis of various lipid molecules, including phospholipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol esters. It plays a role in the formation of lipid rafts, which are specialized membrane microdomains involved in cell signaling and membrane trafficking. Thiopalmitic acid is a substrate for the post-translational modification of proteins through the process of palmitoylation, which regulates the localization and function of numerous proteins within the cell.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Thiopalmitic Acid, 25 mg | sc-394246 | 25 mg | $379.00 | |||
Thiopalmitic Acid, 50 mg | sc-394246A | 50 mg | $629.00 | |||
Thiopalmitic Acid, 100 mg | sc-394246B | 100 mg | $1129.00 |