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19-Methylarachidic acid

Catalog No. M5531 Name Sigma Aldrich
CAS Number 59708-73-5 Website http://www.sigmaaldrich.com
M. F. C21H42O2 Telephone 1-800-521-8956
M. W. 326.55698 Fax
Purity ~98% (capillary GC) Email
Storage Chembase ID: 155227

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
19-methylicosanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
19-methylicosanoic acid
Synonyms
19-Methyleicosanoic acid

DATABASE IDS

MDL Number MFCD00083422
CAS Number 59708-73-5
PubChem SID 24897021

PROPERTIES

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C21H42O2
Purity ~98% (capillary GC)
MSDS Link Download
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Storage Temperature 2-8°C
German water hazard class 3

DETAILS

Description (English)
Biochem/physiol Actions
19-Methyleicosanoic acid (19-MEA) is related to 18-methyleicosanoic acid (18-MEA), a fatty acid found covalently associated with fur and hair. 19-Methyleicosanoic acid may be used in comparative studies with 18-MEA and other methyleicosanoic acids that affect hair and fur fiber structure. 19-MEA may be studied for use as a component of hair treatment medications and formulations.

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