Myristic acid

SKU: orb1303528

Description

Myristic acid is a 14-carbon saturated fatty acid that serves as a substrate for desaturases and mediates protein N-terminal myristoylation, influencing protein localization and signaling. It is used in research to study lipid metabolism, inflammatory pathways involving COX-2 and NF-κB, and protein lipidation in both cellular and biochemical assays.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 544-63-8
• MW: 228.37
• Purity: 99.78% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,NF-κB,Antibacterial
• Solubility: DMSO:252.5 mg/mL (1105.66 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

Tetradecanoic acid, Crodacid, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Myristic acid, n-Tetradecanoic acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

11005