Stearic acid
Stearic acid is a long-chain dietary saturated fatty acid that can significantly reduce visceral fat by inducing apoptosis of preadipocytes. Stearic acid can be used in the study of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[57-11-4]
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Metabolic Disease; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Stearic_acid.html
Purity
99.87
Solubility
Ethanol : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C18H36O2
Molecular Weight
284.48
Precautions
H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Shen MC et al. Dietary stearic acid leads to a reduction of visceral adipose tissue in athymic nude mice. PLoS One. 2014 Sep 15;9 (9) :e104083.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Launched
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
Available Sizes
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