9 (Z),11 (E),13 (E) -Octadecatrienoic Acid ethyl ester
α-Eleostearic acid ethyl ester (α-ESA) is a conjugated fatty acid found in seed oils like bitter gourd and tung oil. It is metabolized to CLA in vivo and exhibits anti-cancer properties in vitro, inducing apoptosis in colon cancer cells and inhibiting enzymes like DNA polymerases and topoisomerases.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
42021-86-3
Field of Research
Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction
Smiles
CCCC\C=C\C=C\C=C/CCCCCCCC (=O) OCC
Molecular Formula
C20H34O2
Molecular Weight
306.49
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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