Isostearic acid

• Description :

  Isostearic acid is a unique fatty acid. Isostearic acid promotes IL-1 release and Apoptosis. Isostearic acid has potent inflammatory properties. Isostearic acid can be used in pharmaceutical, personal care, and cosmetic applications[1][2].

• UNSPSC :

  12352211

• Hazard Statement :

  H302, H312, H332

• Target :

  Apoptosis; Interleukin Related

• Type :

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways :

  Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation

• Field of Research :

  Inflammation/Immunology

• Assay Protocol :

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/isostearic-acid.html

• Purity :

  99.08

• Solubility :

  DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles :

  CC(C)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

• Molecular Formula :

  C18H36O2

• Molecular Weight :

  284.48

• Precautions :

  H302, H312, H332

• References & Citations :

  [1]Bahar Riazi, et al. Life Cycle Environmental and Cost Implications of Isostearic Acid Production for Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products.|[2]Straß S, et al. Isostearic acid is an active component of imiquimod formulations used to induce psoriaform disease models. Inflammopharmacology. 2023 Apr;31 (2) :799-812.

• Shipping Conditions :

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions :

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category :

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information :

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number :

  [2724-58-5]