Octadecanal

SKU: orb1307006

Description

Octadecanal, also known as stearaldehyde, is a long-chain fatty aldehyde identified in tissues such as thigh and chest muscle. It serves as a research tool in lipid metabolism studies, utilized in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo models investigating aldehyde dehydrogenase pathways and lipid peroxidation products.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 638-66-4
• MW: 268.48
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Supplementing octadecanal on the wings of octadecanal-rich H. melpomene males led to an increase in the time until mating.

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

stearaldehyde, Inhibitor, Human Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, inhibit, Octadecanal

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

12533