CAS No. 1188-02-9
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2-Methylheptanoic Acid
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| CAS Number | 1188-02-9 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C8H16O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 144.21 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCC(C)C(=O)O |
2-Methylheptanoic acid is a branched-chain medium-chain fatty acid and flavoring ingredient that participates in lipid metabolic pathways and fatty acid signaling networks. As an aliphatic carboxylic acid derivative, it plays a role in cellular lipid utilization, peroxisomal fatty acid oxidation, and chemosensory perception. Medium-chain fatty acids modulate free fatty acid receptor signaling and metabolic regulation, contributing to cellular energy homeostasis and lipid homeostasis in biological systems. [1][2]
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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.