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1-Heptadecanoyl-rac-glycerol

Item No. 28180

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Technical Information
Formal Name
heptadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
CAS Number
5638-14-2
Synonyms
  • MG(17:0/0:0/0:0)
  • 1-Heptadecanoin
Molecular Formula
C20H40O4
Formula Weight
344.5
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 3mg/mLDMSO: 1mg/mL
SMILES
O=C(CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)OCC(O)CO
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C20H40O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-20(23)24-18-19(22)17-21/h19,21-22H,2-18H2,1H3
InChi Key
SVUQHVRAGMNPLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Side Chain Carbon Sum
17:0
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    1-Heptadecanoyl-rac-glycerol is a monoacylglycerol that contains heptadecanoic acid (Item No. 19722) at the sn-1 position. It is active against the bacteria E. aerogens, E. cloacae, P. mirabilis, and S. faecalis (MIC = 78 µg/ml for all).1 1-Heptadecanoyl-rac-glycerol has been found in T. africana, I. sonorae, and wheat bran.1,2,3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Kuete, V., Metuno, R., Ngameni, B., et al. Antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extracts and compounds from Treculia africana and Treculia acuminata (Moraceae). S. Afr. J. Bot. 74(1), 111-115 (2008).

    2. Fernández-Galicia, E., Calada, F., Roman-Romos, R., et al. Monoglycerides and fatty acids from Ibervillea sonorae root: Isolation and hypoglycemic activity. Planta Med. 73(3), 236-240 (2007).

    3. Prinsen, P., Gutiérrez, A., Faulds, C.B., et al. Comprehensive study of valuable lipophilic phytochemicals in wheat bran. J. Agric. Food Chem. 62(7), 1664-1673 (2014).