Sterculic acid

• CAT Number: I044337
• CAS Number: 738-87-4
• Molecular Formula: C19H34O2
• Molecular Weight: 294.47
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 8-(2-octylcyclopropen-1-yl)octanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-7-10-13-17-16-18(17)14-11-8-6-9-12-15-19(20)21/h2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)
• InChIKey: PQRKPYLNZGDCFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCC1=C(C1)CCCCCCCC(=O)O

Sterculic Acid（Cat No.:I044337）is a naturally occurring cyclopropene fatty acid found in the seeds of Sterculia species. It is a potent inhibitor of stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1), an enzyme responsible for converting saturated fatty acids into monounsaturated fatty acids. By blocking SCD1, sterculic acid alters lipid metabolism, affecting membrane fluidity, energy homeostasis, and cell proliferation. It has been studied for its potential roles in cancer therapy, metabolic disorders, and inflammation. Sterculic acid is a valuable tool in lipid research and for investigating therapeutic strategies targeting fatty acid desaturation pathways.