1-Docosanol

SKU: orb1310201

Description

1-Docosanol (Behenic alcohol) is a 22-carbon saturated fatty alcohol with antiviral properties. It acts by inhibiting the fusion of the herpes simplex virus envelope with the host cell plasma membrane, blocking viral entry. This mechanism underpins its topical use in research models of recurrent herpes labialis to study viral inhibition and potential therapeutic effects.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 661-19-8
• MW: 326.6
• Purity: 98.07% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₂H₄₆O
• SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCO
• Target: HSV,Antifection
• Solubility: DMSO:3.27 mg/mL (10.01 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

GP340, GP350, HSV, Inhibitor, Herpes simplex virus, inhibit, n-Docosanol, Docosanol, Behenic alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, 1 Docosanol, 1Docosanol, 1-Docosanol

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

12620