2-Hydroxytetradecanoic acid

• CAT Number: R000493
• CAS Number: 2507-55-3
• Molecular Formula: C14H28O3
• Molecular Weight: 244.37
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-hydroxytetradecanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H28O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13(15)14(16)17/h13,15H,2-12H2,1H3,(H,16,17)
• InChIKey: JYZJYKOZGGEXSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)O)O

2-Hydroxytetradecanoic acid (Cat No.: R000493) is a hydroxylated fatty acid derived from myristic acid, featuring a hydroxyl (-OH) group at the second carbon. It is involved in lipid metabolism and cellular signaling pathways. This compound is commonly used in biochemical and biomedical research, particularly in studying lipid modifications, bacterial lipids, and metabolic processes. It may also serve as a precursor for complex lipids and surfactants. Its structural properties contribute to its role in modulating membrane dynamics and interacting with enzymatic systems.

Reference

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