Mycolic acid IIa

SKU: orb3141796

Description

Mycolic acid IIa is a structural lipid component of the Mycobacterium cell wall. It can be isolated from Mycobacterium bovis BCG and plays a significant role in regulating membrane permeability and stability, making it a potential focus for tuberculosis (TB) infection research.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 23599-54-4
• MW: 1254.24
• Formula: C₈₅H₁₆₈O₄
• SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H]([C@H](CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C)OC)[C@@H]1[C@H](CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[C@H]([C@@H](CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)C(O)=O)O)C1
• Target: Antibacterial

Storage & Handling

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

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Gene Symbol

Antibacterial