Methyl cis-13-docosenoate (CAS 1120-34-9)

Methyl cis-13-docosenoate, a methyl ester derivative of cis-13-docosenoic acid, has garnered attention in scientific research for its potential applications in various fields. One of the primary areas of interest lies in its role as a precursor molecule for the synthesis of bioactive compounds. Researchers have investigated the enzymatic or chemical transformation of methyl cis-13-docosenoate into diverse products, including fatty alcohols, fatty acids, and lipid-derived signaling molecules. This chemical serves as a valuable starting material for the synthesis of lipid-based nanoparticles and vesicles, which find applications in drug delivery, gene therapy, and cosmetic formulations. Furthermore, methyl cis-13-docosenoate has been utilized as a substrate in enzymatic reactions to study the specificity and efficiency of lipase enzymes. Its incorporation into lipid bilayers has also been explored to explain membrane structure and dynamics using biophysical techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and fluorescence microscopy. Additionally, methyl cis-13-docosenoate serves as a model compound for investigating the metabolism and physiological functions of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids in biological systems, shedding light on their roles in cellular processes and disease development.