18-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

• CAT Number: I020753
• CAS Number: 3155-42-8
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O3
• Molecular Weight: 300.483
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: 18-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36O3/c19-17-15-13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18(20)21/h19H,1-17H2,(H,20,21)
• InChIKey: VLHZUYUOEGBBJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

18-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid(CAT: I020753) is a fatty acid derived from stearic acid. It is also known as 18-hydroxystearic acid or 18-HOA. This compound is a hydroxylated derivative of stearic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid. 18-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid has been found in various natural sources, including plants and marine organisms. It possesses potential biological activities and has been studied for its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antimicrobial properties.