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13-Methyltetradecanoic acid (CAT: R067858) is a fatty acid with a 14-carbon chain and a methyl group at the 13th position. It is a saturated fatty acid and a member of the long-chain fatty acids family. 13-Methyltetradecanoic acid can be found naturally in certain plant oils and animal fats. This fatty acid is utilized in research and analytical studies as a reference standard for identifying and quantifying fatty acids in various biological samples. Additionally, it plays a role in biochemical and metabolic pathways, contributing to the synthesis of complex lipids, energy storage, and providing structural support to cellular membranes.
| Catalog Number | R067858 |
| CAS Number | 2485-71-4 |
| Synonyms | iso-Pentadecanoic acid; iso C15 Fatty acid |
| Molecular Formula | C15H30O2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Apoptosis |
| Solubility | chloroform, ethyl ether, ethanol |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 13-methyltetradecanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C15H30O2/c1-14(2)12-10-8-6-4-3-5-7-9-11-13-15(16)17/h14H,3-13H2,1-2H3,(H,16,17) |
| InChIKey | ZOCYQVNGROEVLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
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