Showing chemical card for 9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid (CFc000042066)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-13 19:44:22 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000042066
Molecule Identification
Common Name
9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid
Definition
9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid (CAS: 3233-92-9), also known as 9,10-epoxystearate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as linoleic acids and derivatives. These are derivatives of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 18 carbon long fatty acid, with two CC double bonds at the 9- and 12-positions. 9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. 9,10-Epoxyoctadecanoic acid is an epoxy fatty acid. Epoxy fatty acids bear an oxirane ring that shares a CC-bond with the aliphatic chain. The cis-9,10-epoxyoctadecanoic acid has been found in liver microsomes and is believed to originate from CYP-catalyzed epoxidation of oleic acid.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.
