Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid
Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid is an α,β-unsaturated fatty acid that has been extracted from fresh water clams and purified. A related compound, 2-octadecenoic acid, has been shown to improve liver function and decrease blood sugar in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid and its salts have potential medicinal use for treating diabetes and improving lipid metabolism.
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- CAS No.: 93772-82-8
- Formula: C20H38O2
- Molecular Weight:310.51
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Biological Activity
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 93772-82-8
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Molecular Weight 310.51
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Formula C20H38O2
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC/C=C\C(O)=O
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
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Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)