Eicosane

Eicosane is an alkane with anti-microbial effects. Eicosane inhibits the growth of B. subtilis, E. coli and P. aeruginosa. Eicosane is used to form candles[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[112-95-8]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H228

Target

Bacterial

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/eicosane.html

Purity

97.0

Solubility

Ethanol : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Molecular Formula

C20H42

Molecular Weight

282.55

Precautions

H228

References & Citations

[1]Chuah, Xin Qi, et al. Eicosane, pentadecane and palmitic acid: The effects in: In vitro: Wound healing studies. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 8 (10) :p 490-499, October 2018.