Nonadecyclic acid, or nonadecanoic acid, is a 19-carbon longchain saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)17COOH. It forms salts called nonadecylates. Nonadecylic acid can be found in fats and vegetable oils. It is also used by insects as pheromones.
Description
Nonadecanoic acid is a 19-carbon saturated fatty acid that is found in fats and vegetable oils. It has been shown to inhibit HL-60 cancer cell proliferation with an IC50 value of 68 μM.
Chemical Properties
white flakes or powder
Uses
n-Nonadecanoic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It can be found in fats and vegetable oils. It is also used by insects as pheromones.
Uses
Nonadecanoic acid may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in Notopterygium forbesii Boiss using high-performance liquid chromatography technique.
Definition
ChEBI: A C19 straight-chain fatty acid of plant or bacterial origin. An intermediate in the biodegradation of n-icosane, it has been shown to inhibit cancer growth.
NONADECANOIC ACID Preparation Products And Raw materials
