| Identification | |
| Name: | 15-Tetracosenoic acid,(15Z)- |
| Synonyms: | 15-Tetracosenoicacid, (Z)- (8CI); 15-Tetracosenoic acid, cis- (5CI); (15Z)-Tetracosenoic acid;(Z)-15-Tetracosenoic acid; Nervonic acid; Nevonic acid; Selacholeic acid;cis-15-Tetracosenoic acid |
| CAS: | 506-37-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C24H46 O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 366.62084 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C24H46O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24(25)26/h9-10H,2-8,11-23H2,1H3,(H,25,26)/b10-9- |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | OTH |
| Melting Point: | 42 - 44 C |
| Flash Point: | >110 ºC |
| Boiling Point: | 479.2ºC |
| Density: | 0.887g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable at recommended storage conditions. |
| Refractive index: | 1.468 |
| Water Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Solubility: | Insoluble |
| Appearance: | clear to yellowish crystalline powder |
| Specification: | Safety Statements:26-36 26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 36:Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Flash Point: | >110 ºC |
| Storage Temperature: | −20°C |
| Usage: | Used in the treatment of disorders involving demyelination, such as adrenoleukodystrophy and multiple sclerosis where there is a decreased level of nervonic acid in sphingolipids.[. |
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Xi: Irritant
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