Arachidic acid

Arachidic acid

AT4775

CAS 506-30-9

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Overview

Arachidic acid (Icosanoic Acid) is a saturated fatty acid found naturally in fish and vegetable oils (such as those from peanuts). It can also be formed by the hydrogenation of arachidonic acid. Diets rich in saturated fatty acids, such as arachidic acid, are known to increase serum low-density lipoproteins resulting in high blood cholesterol levels.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC20H40O2
Molecular Weight312.53
CAS Numbers506-30-9
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Nestel, P., et al. Effects of increasing dietary palmitoleic acid compared with palmitic and oleic acids on plasma lipids of hypercholesterolemic men. J. Lipid Res. 35, 656-662 [1994].