2-Hydroxystearic acid

SKU: orb1694404

Description

2-Hydroxystearic acid is a hydroxy fatty acid present in both humans and the plant U. armoricana. At a concentration of 100 µM, it exhibits in vitro anti-proliferative activity against Ehrlich ascites tumor (EAT) cells. This compound is used in cancer research, particularly in studies of lipid-mediated cell signaling and cytotoxicity mechanisms.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 629-22-1
• MW: 300.48
• Purity: 99.16% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₃
• SMILES: C(CCC(C(O)=O)O)CCCCCCCCCCCCC
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Chloroform:Methanol (5:1):Soluble;DMSO:3.01 mg/mL (10.02 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

2-Hydroxy stearic acid, 2-Hydroxystearic acid, DL-2-Hydroxystearic acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

69417