Octacosanoic acid

• CAT Number: R071439
• CAS Number: 506-48-9
• Molecular Formula: C28H56O2
• Molecular Weight: 424.74
• Purity: ≥95%

Octacosanoic acid is a very long-chain saturated fatty acid. It is the major component of D-003, a mixture of very long-chain aliphatic acids purified from sugar cane wax that has antiplatelet and cholesterol-lowering activities in animal models[1].

Reference

[1]. Gámez R, et al. Preliminary evaluation of the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of D-003: Mixture of very long chain fatty acids. Teratog Carcinog Mutagen. 2002;22(3):175-81.
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