Inhibitor of sphingosine biosynthesis and long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase
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2-fluoro Palmitic Acid

Item No. 90380

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-fluorohexadecanoic acid
CAS Number
16518-94-8
Synonyms
  • 2-fluoro Hexadecanoate
  • 2-fluoro Palmitate
Molecular Formula
C16H31FO2
Formula Weight
274.4
Purity
≥95%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(F)C(=O)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C16H31FO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15(17)16(18)19/h15H,2-14H2,1H3,(H,18,19)
InChi Key
JGRIJJOLCNCSNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-fluoro Palmitic acid inhibits sphingosine biosynthesis and long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase with an IC50 value of 0.2 mM.1

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Soltysiak, R.M., Matsuura, F., Bloomer, D., et al. D,L-α-Fluoropalmitic acid inhibits sphingosine base formation and accumulates in membrane lipids of cultured mammalian cells. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 792, 214-226 (1984).