CAS No. 218137-86-1

Batch: Purity:99.93
C75 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the C75 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 4-methylidene-2-octyl-5-oxooxolane-3-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 218137-86-1
Molecular Formula

C14H22O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 254.32
SMILES CCCCCCCCC1OC(=O)C(=C)C1C(O)=O
InChIKey VCWLZDVWHQVAJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

C75 is a synthetic fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitor and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT1) activator. By inhibiting de novo lipid biosynthesis and enhancing fatty acid oxidation, C75 alters cellular lipid metabolism, causes malonyl-CoA accumulation, and induces apoptosis in various cancer models. Additionally, C75 acts centrally and peripherally to suppress food intake and stimulate energy expenditure, resulting in weight loss in preclinical animal models. [1]

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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 51 mg/mL (200.53 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 51 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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.