2-Hydroxycaprylic acid
This small molecule is a medium-chain acyl-CoA synthetase inhibitor with a Ki of 500 μM. It is also identified as a hydrolysis product of larger proteins. These properties make it relevant for studying fatty acid metabolism and protein catabolism in biochemical and cell-based assays.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
617-73-2
Product Name Alternative
2Hydroxycaprylic acid, 2-Hydroxycaprylic acid, 2-hydroxyoctanoic acid, 2 Hydroxycaprylic acid, Inhibitor, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
96.96% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (12.48 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (312.09 mM)
Smiles
CCCCCCC (O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C8H16O3
Molecular Weight
160.21
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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