CAS No. 505-95-3

Batch: Purity:98.22
12-Hydroxydodecanoic acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the 12-Hydroxydodecanoic acid product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 505-95-3
Molecular Formula

C12H24O3

Molecular Weight (MW) 216.32
SMILES OCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

12-Hydroxydodecanoic acid is an active endogenous saturated hydroxy fatty acid metabolite generated through cytochrome P450-mediated fatty acid omega-hydroxylation pathways. As an endogenous mediator in lipid metabolism, it plays a key role in cellular fatty acid homeostasis and interacts with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor signaling networks to modulate downstream oxidative processes, cellular lipid catabolism, and metabolic homeostasis in various tissues. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 43 mg/mL (198.77 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 43 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.