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Lignoceric acid
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Lignoceric acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid used primarily in biochemical research and as a reference standard for lipid analysis. It has the molecular formula C24H48O2, a molecular weight of 368.64, and is identified by CAS 557-59-5. The signal word is Warning. Molekula supplies Lignoceric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038603
- CAS Number
- 557-59-5
- IUPAC Name
- tetracosanoic acid
- EC Number
- 209-180-7
- Molecular Formula
- C24H48O2
- Molecular Weight
- 368.64
- Exact Mass
- 368.3654
- SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
- InChIKey
- QZZGJDVWLFXDLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C24H48O2/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/h2-23H2,1H3,(H,25,26)
- PubChem CID
- 11197
Synonyms
- FA 24:0
- fatty acid 24:0
- Lignozerinsaeure
- N-Lignocericacid
- N-TETRACOSANOIC ACID
- tetracosanic acid
- Tetracosanoic acid
- tetracosanoic acid (lignoceric acid)
- Tetracosansaeure
- tetraicosanoic acid
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 84.2 °C
Source: PubChem CID 11197 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Frequently asked questions
What is Lignoceric acid used for?
Lignoceric acid is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in research and industrial applications, often serving as a component in lipid studies.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Lignoceric acid?
The chemical formula is C24H48O2 and the molecular weight is 368.64 g/mol.
How should Lignoceric acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, following the safety precautions associated with its warning signal word.
What grade of Lignoceric acid is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the current purity and grade specifications available for this CAS number.
Can Molekula supply Lignoceric acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Lignoceric acid in various quantities, from research scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.