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1-Octacosanol

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CAS Number 557-61-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
octacosan-1-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
octacosanol
Synonyms
Octacosanol
NSC 10770
NSC 57768
n-Octacosanol
Octacosyl alcohol
Montanyl alcohol
Cluytyl alcohol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 557-61-9

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
A 28-carbon primary fatty alcohol commonly found in the epicuticular waxes of plants. It has shown protective effects against parkonsonism and due to its excellent tolerability and non-toxicity, octacosanol may be a promising agent for PD treatment.

REFERENCES

  • Wang, T. et al.: Acta Pharmacol. Sin., 31, 765 (2010)
  • Koch, K. et al.: Acta Biomat., 3, 906 (2010)