Description
.DELTA.2-cis Eicosenoic acid is an α,β-unsaturated fatty acid that has been extracted from fresh water clams and purified. A related compound, 2-octadecenoic acid, has been shown to improve liver function and decrease blood sugar in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats.{13726} .DELTA.2-cis Eicosenoic acid and its salts have potential medicinal use for treating diabetes and improving lipid metabolism.
Formal name: 2Z-eicosenoic acid
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Molecular weight: 310.5
CAS: 93772-82-8
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Fatty Acids||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Fatty Acids