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Fatty Acids & Derivatives

Fatty acids and derivatives include saturated, unsaturated and branched-chain acids together with their esters. Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with hydrocarbon chains, and they form the acyl components of most membrane and storage lipids. Polyunsaturated examples are α-linolenic acid, an essential omega-3 fatty acid, and arachidonic acid, the omega-6 precursor of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Nonadecanoic acid is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid that appears as a reference compound in lipid analysis. Fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs), such as methyl oleate, are standard analytes in gas chromatography of lipids. 10-OAHSA belongs to the fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs), a lipid class found in mammalian adipose tissue. Dicarboxylic acids such as sebacic acid are listed as well.

Cat. No.

A33117

CAS No.

2717-15-9

Oleic acid triethanolamine

Synonyms: 9-cis-Octadecenoic acid triethanolamine; 9Z-Octadecenoic acid triethanolamine

Oleic acid triethanolamine is a monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as a Na+/K+ ATPase activator. This compound plays a critical role in cellular processes by influencing membrane fluidity and signaling pathways. It is widely utilized in biological research to study lipid metabolism, cell signaling, and the physiological effects of fatty acids on various tissues.

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Cat. No.

A72626

CAS No.

617-31-2

2-Hydroxyvaleric acid

2-Hydroxyvaleric acid is an α-hydroxy fatty acid that serves as a key activator in the metabolism of palmitic acid-1-C14. This compound is utilized in research to measure tissue-specific lactate dehydrogenase activity, acting as an effective staining agent. Elevated concentrations of 2-hydroxyvaleric acid can induce lactic acidosis, making it relevant for studies examining metabolic dysregulation and related pathologies.

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