2-Hydroxy Oleic Acid

• CAT Number: R052383
• CAS Number: 56472-29-8
• Molecular Formula: C18H34O3
• Molecular Weight: 298.47
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (9Z)-2-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic Acid; (Z)-2-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid; 2-Hydroxyoleic Acid; Minerval; cis-2-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic Acid; α-Hydroxyoleic Acid
• Target: Apoptosis
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (Z)-2-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H34O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(19)18(20)21/h9-10,17,19H,2-8,11-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)/b10-9-
• InChIKey: JBSOOFITVPOOSY-KTKRTIGZSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCC(C(=O)O)O

2-Hydroxy oleic acid (Cat No.: R052383) is a hydroxylated derivative of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid found in olive oil. This compound has garnered interest for its potential therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-angiogenic properties. It has been shown to alter cellular signaling pathways, particularly by influencing sphingolipid metabolism, and may help target cancer cells by inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis. 2-Hydroxy oleic acid is also explored for its neuroprotective effects and role in cardiovascular health.