Tetracosane
Based on 1 Customer Validation
Tetracosane (ALKANE C24) is a natural product that can be found in Acrostichum aureum. Tetracosane hows cytotoxicity and induces Apoptosis. Tetracosane has the potential for the research of peptic ulcer.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 98.0%
- CAS No.: 646-31-1
- Formula: C24H50
- Molecular Weight:338.65
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Tetracosane (0-250 µM; 24, 48 h) shows cytotoxicity and induces apoptosis in a time dependent manner[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:HT-29, MDA-MB-231, AGS cells
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Concentration:0-250 µM
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Incubation Time:
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Result:Showed cytotoxicity with IC50s of 128.7, >250, >250 µM for HT-29, MDA-MB-231, AGS cells, respectively.
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Cell Line:AGS cells
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Concentration:500 µg/mL
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Incubation Time:24, 48 h
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Result:Induced apoptosis with the late apoptosis rate of 10% at 24 h and increased to 20% at 48 h.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 646-31-1
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 338.65
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Formula C24H50
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
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Synonyms
ALKANE C24
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
Ethanol : 1.82 mg/mL (5.37 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (265 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| Ethanol | 1 mM | 2.9529 mL | 14.7645 mL | 29.5290 mL | 73.8225 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5906 mL | 2.9529 mL | 5.9058 mL | 14.7645 mL |