Octacosane
Octacosane is an endogenous metabolite with antibacterial activity. Octacosane shows high cytotoxicity against murine melanoma B16F10-Nex2 cells besides inducing protection against a grafted subcutaneous melanoma. Octacosane has the larvicidal activity against mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus with the LC50 concentration of 7.2 mg/l[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
630-02-4
Product Name Alternative
N-Octacosane; NSC 5549
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H304, H411
Target
Bacterial; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/octacosane.html
Purity
98.0
Solubility
Ethanol : < 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Molecular Formula
C28H58
Molecular Weight
394.76
Precautions
H304, H411
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
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