Description
IUPAC Name: tetradecanoic acid
InChI: InChI=1S/C14H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16/h2-13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
InChIKey: TUNFSRHWOTWDNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Synonyms: Tetradecanoic acid; MYRISTIC ACID; 544-63-8; n-Tetradecanoic acid; n-Tetradecan-1-oic acid; n-Tetradecoic acid; Crodacid; 1-Tridecanecarboxylic acid; …
Botanical Source: Myristicae Semen
Product Overview
Myristic Acid (tetradecanoic acid), a saturated fatty acid, is provided by BIORLAB at high purity (≥98%). This compound plays crucial roles in protein acylation, membrane structure, and cellular signaling.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O₂
- Molecular Weight: 228.37 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline solid
- Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents
- Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
- Melting Point: 54.4°C
Key Research Applications
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Protein Modification
- N-myristoylation studies
- Protein trafficking
- Signal transduction
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Membrane Research
- Lipid bilayer studies
- Membrane organization
- Domain structure
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Cell Biology
- Signal transduction
- Protein anchoring
- Membrane dynamics
Storage & Handling
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from moisture
- Available in research quantities
- Stability data provided
Research Significance
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Protein Modification
- Co-translational modification
- Post-translational modification
- Protein targeting
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Biological Functions
- Membrane structure
- Protein anchoring
- Cellular signaling
Quality Assurance
- Full spectroscopic data provided
- Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis
- Batch-specific chromatographic profile
- Research-grade documentation
Research Focus Areas
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Protein Biology
- Myristoylation mechanisms
- Protein localization
- Enzyme studies
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Membrane Studies
- Lipid rafts
- Membrane fluidity
- Domain organization
Application Areas
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Biochemical Research
- Protein modification
- Enzyme studies
- Membrane research
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Cell Biology
- Signal transduction
- Membrane biology
- Protein trafficking
Technical Support Features
- Method development assistance
- Analytical testing guidance
- Stability data available
- Research protocol support
- Documentation assistance
Safety & Regulatory Information
- Research use only
- Complete safety documentation
- Handling guidelines provided
- Environmental information available
Additional Features
- Batch-to-batch consistency
- Method validation support
- Custom packaging options
- Technical consultation
- Research collaboration potential
For detailed technical information, bulk quantities, or custom requirements, contact BIORLAB’s scientific team.
Note: This product is intended for laboratory research purposes only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic use without proper approval.