Methyl tetracosanoate
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Methyl tetracosanoate (Methyl lignocerate) is a fatty acid methyl ester with anti-diabetic activity.
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- Purity: 98.0%
- CAS No.: 2442-49-1
- Formula: C25H50O2
- Molecular Weight:382.66
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Storage:
Store at room temperature 3 years.
In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
Biological Activity
Methyl tetracosanoate (1 ng/mL-10 μg/mL; 24 h) increases glucose uptake on differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes[1].
Methyl tetracosanoate (1 ng/mL; 18 h) elevates the GLUT4 mRNA expression[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:3T3-L1 adipocytes
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Concentration:1 ng/mL
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Incubation Time:24 h
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Result:Showed phosphorylation of IRβ and PI3K on par with positive control insulin.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 2442-49-1
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 382.66
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Formula C25H50O2
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(OC)=O
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Synonyms
Methyl lignocerate; Tetracosanoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature 3 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
Ethanol : 3.7 mg/mL (9.67 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (264 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| Ethanol | 1 mM | 2.6133 mL | 13.0664 mL | 26.1329 mL | 65.3321 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5227 mL | 2.6133 mL | 5.2266 mL | 13.0664 mL |