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M5693

Sigma-Aldrich

MEDICA 16

powder, ≥97% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

3,3,14,14-Tetramethylhexadecanedioic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H38O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
342.51
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

mp

154-159 °C

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL, clear

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)(CCCCCCCCCCC(C)(C)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C20H38O4/c1-19(2,15-17(21)22)13-11-9-7-5-6-8-10-12-14-20(3,4)16-18(23)24/h5-16H2,1-4H3,(H,21,22)(H,23,24)

InChI key

HYSMCRNFENOHJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

MEDICA 16 is an ATP-citrate lyase inhibitor and potent triacylglycerol-lowering agent.
MEDICA 16 is an ATP-citrate lyase inhibitor and potent triacylglycerol-lowering agent. The product is hypolipidemic, antidiabetic, and shows reduced adiposity.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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