Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid
Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid is an α, β-unsaturated fatty acid that has been extracted from fresh water clams and purified. A related compound, 2-octadecenoic acid, has been shown to improve liver function and decrease blood sugar in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid and its salts have potential medicinal use for treating diabetes and improving lipid metabolism.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
93772-82-8
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315-H319-H335
Target
Others
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Others
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-cis-eicosenoic-acid.html
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C\C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C20H38O2
Molecular Weight
310.51
Precautions
P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P403+P233-P405-P501
References & Citations
[1]Iwamura, et al. Medicinal use of α, β-unsaturated fatty acids. App. 377,407, 1-5 (1984) .
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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