Molecular structure of 2-Bromooctadecanoic acid, CAS Number: 142-94-9
2-Bromooctadecanoic acid (CAS 142-94-9)
Alternate Names:
2-Bromostearic acid; Bromonucleic acid
Application:
2-Bromooctadecanoic acid is an inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation
CAS Number:
142-94-9
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
363.37
Molecular Formula:
C18H35BrO2
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2-Bromooctadecanoic acid is an inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation and mitochondrial carnitine palmitoyltransferase I (CPT I), which can have several effects on cellular metabolism and energy production. It is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, as a catalyst in polymerization reactions, and as an inhibitor of enzyme activity. For example, it is utilized in the synthesis of surfactants or emulsifiers, as well as polymers, resins, or coatings. It has also been used to study the effects of bromination on the physical and chemical properties of fatty acids. Additionally, 2-Bromooctadecanoic acid can disrupt the formation of lipid membranes, which can lead to changes in cell signaling and other cellular processes.
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Inhibitor of:
Carnitine Acetyltransferase.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-Bromooctadecanoic acid, 1 g | sc-256100 | 1 g | $132.00 | |||
2-Bromooctadecanoic acid, 2 g | sc-256100A | 2 g | $204.00 |