Sterculic Acid methyl ester, CAS 3220-60-8

Formulation: A solution in hexane

Formal Name: 2-octyl-1-cyclopropene-1-octanoic acid, methyl ester

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C20H36O2

Formula Weight: 308,5

Shelf life (days): 730

CAS Number: 3220-60-8

Notes: Sterculic acid methyl ester is an ester form of sterculic acid (Item No. 26735), which is an inhibitor of Δ9 desaturase.{48112} Sterculic acid methyl ester (0.75 mM) inhibits the growth of, and is toxic to, the bacteria R. opacus.{48113} It decreases the fatty acid content, increases the ratio of palmitate to other fatty acids, and decreases the levels of stearate and oleate in R. opacus when used at concentrations of 0.25 or 0.5 mM. Sterculic acid methyl ester (50 ppm) has a synergistic effect on increased tumor growth induced by aflatoxin Q1 in rainbow trout. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1236]

• SKU: CAY26736-1
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 26736-1
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 1 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK