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hexacosanoic acid

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Description

Hexacosanoic acid, also known as cerotic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with the formula CH3(CH2)24COOH. It is a white, waxy solid that is found naturally in beeswax, carnauba wax, and other plant and animal sources. It is also a component of the human skin surface lipid layer, and is thought to contribute to the skin's barrier function. Hexacosanoic acid is not typically synthesized, but can be isolated from natural sources. Its effects are not well understood, but it is believed to be relatively inert. It is studied for its potential use in cosmetics and other applications. Its importance lies in its role as a building block for waxes, which have many uses.'

hexacosanoic acid: a C(26) saturated acid [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

hexacosanoic acid : A 26-carbon, straight-chain, saturated fatty acid. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID10469
CHEMBL ID464787
CHEBI ID31009
SCHEMBL ID134632
MeSH IDM0068090

Synonyms (53)

Synonym
ceric acid
hexacosanic acid
ceratinic acid
cerotic acid
nsc-4205
cerinic acid
hexacosanoic acid
506-46-7
nsc4205 ,
cerotinic acid
hexaeicosanoic acid
hexacosansaeure
n-c26:0
c26:0
CHEBI:31009 ,
hexacosoic acid
ch3-[ch2]24-cooh
cerylic acid
hexacosanoic acid (8ci,9ci)
n-hexacosanoic acid
cerotic acid (6ci,7ci)
hexacosanoic acid, >=95% (capillary gc)
LMFA01010026
hexacosanoic acid, technical, >=90% (gc)
D1350C66-1C64-4B94-A33A-412D70EF327D
CHEMBL464787
fa(26:0)
fa 26:0
A828220
d42cqn6p36 ,
nsc 4205
unii-d42cqn6p36
einecs 208-040-2
FT-0623561
AKOS015892942
cerotic acid [inci]
SCHEMBL134632
cinnamyltiglate
mfcd00002811
DTXSID7075050
hexacosanoic acid, analytical standard
hexacosanoate (n-c26:0)
ceratinic acid; ceric acid
F16302
1194984-85-4
AS-47827
Q903348
HY-113301
CS-0059548
C21931
7PO ,
hexacosanoic acid 100 microg/ml in dichloromethane
hexacosanoic--d4 acid

Research Excerpts

Overview

Hexacosanoic acid is a saturated very long-chain fatty acid. High levels of C26:0 in red blood cells are reported to be closely related with risk factors of atherosclerosis.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Hexacosanoic acid (1) is known to be a waxy solid and to be hard to dissolve in water as well as organic solvents."( Chemical Synthesis of a Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid, Hexacosanoic Acid (C26:0), and the Ceramide Containing Hexacosanoic Acid.
Itoh, T; Yamamoto, K; Yamamoto, Y, 2015
)
1.39
"Hexacosanoic acid (C26:0) is a saturated very long-chain fatty acid and high levels of C26:0 in red blood cells are reported to be closely related with risk factors of atherosclerosis. "( High levels of saturated very long-chain fatty acid (hexacosanoic acid; C26:0) in whole blood are associated with metabolic syndrome in Japanese men.
Daida, H; Fujii, K; Kitamura, Y; Kiyanagi, T; Kume, A; Miyazaki, T; Mokuno, H; Ohmura, H; Oshida, K; Shimada, K; Sumiyoshi, K; Takizawa, H; Yanagisawab, N, 2008
)
2.04
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
very long-chain fatty acidA fatty acid which has a chain length greater than C22. Very long-chain fatty acids which have a chain length greater than C27 are also known as ultra-long-chain fatty acids.
straight-chain saturated fatty acidAny saturated fatty acid lacking a side-chain.
fatty acid 26:0A saturated fatty acid containing 26 carbons and 0 double bonds.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (6)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Beta Oxidation of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids1013
Adrenoleukodystrophy, X-Linked1013
Carnitine-Acylcarnitine Translocase Deficiency1013
Omega-9 fatty acid synthesis226
Elongation of (very) long chain fatty acids345
Omega-9 and other unsaturated fatty acids biosynthesis pathway017

Bioassays (2)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1464282Antineuroinflammatory activity in mouse BV2 cells assessed as inhibition of LPS-induced NO production after 24 hrs in presence of LPS by Griess reaction based assay2017Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 10-15, Volume: 27, Issue:20
Natural neuro-inflammatory inhibitors from Caragana turfanensis.
AID398791Antitumor activity against mouse P388 cells xenografted in mouse at 50 to 400 mg/kg
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (95)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199032 (33.68)18.7374
1990's17 (17.89)18.2507
2000's23 (24.21)29.6817
2010's21 (22.11)24.3611
2020's2 (2.11)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 30.42

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index30.42 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.63 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.41 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index37.86 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (30.42)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials3 (3.03%)5.53%
Reviews4 (4.04%)6.00%
Case Studies11 (11.11%)4.05%
Observational1 (1.01%)0.25%
Other80 (80.81%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]