CAS No. 544-63-8
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
Myristic Acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | tetradecanoic acid | |
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| CAS Number | 544-63-8 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C14H28O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 228.37 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O | |
| InChIKey | TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Myristic acid is a naturally occurring saturated fatty acid that functions as an inhibitor of Src tyrosine kinase activity. It plays a fundamental role in protein N-myristoylation, a lipid modification required for the membrane attachment and proper subcellular localization of various signaling proteins, including Src family kinases. Through modulation of protein acylation and lipid metabolism, myristic acid influences intracellular signal transduction, membrane dynamics, and cellular metabolic homeostasis. [1]
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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 |
100 mg/mL
(437.88 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | Insoluble |
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.