Δ2-cis-Hexadecenoic Acid, CAS 2825-68-5

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 2Z-hexadecenoic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C16H30O2

Formula Weight: 254,4

Shelf life (days): 730

CAS Number: 2825-68-5

Notes: One of the first organisms in which quorum sensing was observed were Myxobacteria, a group of gram-negative bacteria, found mainly in soil and also common to marine and freshwater systems. The cellular membranes of autotrophic bacteria contain mono-unsaturated fatty acids. The specific composition and abundance of membrane fatty acids can be used to identify specific genera of bacterial populations in natural environments (e.g., mining lakes, etc.). Δ2-cis-Hexadecenoic acid is an unusual fatty acid unique to some Myxococcus species.{20341}

• SKU: CAY11133-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 11133-10
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK