| Identification | More | [Name]
PENTACOSANOIC ACID | [CAS]
506-38-7 | [Synonyms]
N-PENTACOSANOIC ACID
PENTACOSANOIC ACID
N-PENTACOSANOIC ACID 95+%
PENTACOSANOIC ACID(SG) | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-036-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C25H50O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00020551 | [Molecular Weight]
382.66 | [MOL File]
506-38-7.mol |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Pentacosanoic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Pentacosanoic acid is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a very long-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a pentacosanoate. | [in vivo]
The degree of demyelination in adrenoleukodystrophy is related to the Pentacosanoic to Docosanoic acid ratios (C25:0/C22:0 and C26:0/C22:0). Mainly saturated fatty acids of the middle class components (C24:0, C25:0 and C26:0) are found in severely affected areas where the active process is complete. Because a region of high long chain fatty acid content, lacking histopathological change, is detected[1].
The area with myelin destruction with axonal preservation is generally most prominent in the frontal edge of the lesion. A bell-shaped distribution of very long chain fatty acids, esterified to cholesterol, are detectable, with the mid-point being formed by Pentacosanoic (C25 : 0) and Hexacosanoic (C26 : 0) acids[1]. | [IC 50]
Human Endogenous Metabolite |
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