A hydroxy fatty acid
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10-hydroxy Decanoic Acid

Item No. 30458

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Technical Information
CAS Number
1679-53-4
Synonyms
  • 10-hydroxy Capric Acid
  • FA 10:0;O
  • NSC 15139
Molecular Formula
C10H20O3
Formula Weight
188.3
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlDMSO:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:7): 0.12 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/ml
SMILES
OCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H20O3/c11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10(12)13/h11H,1-9H2,(H,12,13)
InChi Key
YJCJVMMDTBEITC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    10-hydroxy Decanoic acid is a hydroxy fatty acid and a major component of worker bee mandibular blend pheromones that has been found in royal jelly.1,2 It reduces LPS-induced nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 cells when used at a concentration of 5 mM.2

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Plettner, E., Sutherland, G.R., Slessor, K.N., et al. Why not be a queen? Regioselectivity in mandibular secretions of honeybee castes. J. Chem. Ecol. 21(7), 1017-1029 (1995).

    2. Chen, Y.-F., Wang, K., Zhang, Y.-Z., et al. In vitro anti-inflammatory effects of three fatty acids from royal jelly. Mediators Inflamm. 3583684 (2016).