Bioactivity | Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid is an α,β-unsaturated fatty acid that has been extracted from fresh water clams and purified. A related compound, 2-octadecenoic acid, has been shown to improve liver function and decrease blood sugar in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. Δ2-cis Eicosenoic acid and its salts have potential medicinal use for treating diabetes and improving lipid metabolism. |
CAS | 93772-82-8 |
Formula | C20H38O2 |
Molar Mass | 310.51 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Iwamura, et al. Medicinal use of α,β-unsaturated fatty acids. App. 377,407, 1-5 (1984). |