Mycolic acid IIa
Mycolic acid IIa is a structural lipid component of the Mycobacterium cell wall. It can be isolated from Mycobacterium bovis BCG and plays a significant role in regulating membrane permeability and stability, making it a potential focus for tuberculosis (TB) infection research.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
23599-54-4
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Smiles
C (CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H] ([C@H] (CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC) C) OC) [C@@H]1[C@H] (CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@H] ([C@@H] (CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC) C (O) =O) O) C1
Molecular Formula
C85H168O4
Molecular Weight
1254.24
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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