A methylated fatty acid
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12-methyl Tridecanoic Acid

Item No. 36461

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Technical Information
CAS Number
2724-57-4
Synonyms
  • FA 14:0
  • iso-14:0
  • iso-C14:0
  • 12-MTA
Molecular Formula
C14H28O2
Formula Weight
228.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: soluble
SMILES
CC(C)CCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-13(2)11-9-7-5-3-4-6-8-10-12-14(15)16/h13H,3-12H2,1-2H3,(H,15,16)
InChi Key
YYVJAABUJYRQJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    12-methyl Tridecanoic acid is a methylated fatty acid that has been found in bovine milk.1 Topical ocular application of 12-methyl tridecanoic acid (200 µM) decreases angiogenesis and corneal opacity in mouse models of alkali- or P. aeruginosa-induced eye injury.2

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    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Ran-Ressler, R.R., Sim, D., O'Donnell-Megaro, A.M., et al. Branched chain fatty acid content of United States retail cow’s milk and implications for dietary intake. Lipids 46(7), 569-576 (2011).

    2. Cole, N., Hume, E.B.H., Jalbert, I., et al. Effects of topical administration of 12-methyl tetradecanoic acid (12-MTA) on the development of corneal angiogenesis. Angiogenesis 10(1), 47-54 (2007).