Docosanoic acid
Docosanoic acid (Behenic acid) is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. Docosanoic acid inhibits the double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) binding activity of p53 DNA binding domain, with a Kd of 12 nM. Docosanoic acid has low bioavailability and can increase cholesterol in humans[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
112-85-6
Product Name Alternative
Behenic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
DNA/RNA Synthesis; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Cancer; Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Docosanoic_acid.html
Purity
99.40
Solubility
DMF : 9.09 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |DMSO : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL
Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C22H44O2
Molecular Weight
340.59
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Available Sizes
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