CAS No. 533-87-9
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
Aleuritic Acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 533-87-9 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C16H32O5 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 304.42 | |
| SMILES | C(CCCC(C(CCCCCCO)O)O)CCCC(=O)O |
Aleuritic acid is a naturally occurring trihydroxy fatty acid derived from lac resin (shellac) that serves as a bioactive building block and lipid mediator. It influences cell membrane dynamics and downstream lipid metabolic pathways. Through its functional hydroxyl groups, aleuritic acid modulates intracellular lipid homeostasis and membrane integrity, providing a scaffold for synthesizing bioactive derivatives and investigating lipid-driven biochemical processes in cell biology.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
60 mg/mL
(197.09 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
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.