| Description | 1-Octacosanol (Octanosol) is a straight-chain aliphatic 28-carbon primary fatty alcohol that is used as a nutritional supplement. It is reported to possess cholesterol-lowering effects, antiaggregatory properties, cytoprotective use, and ergogenic properties. |
| Synonyms | n-Octacosanol, 二十八烷醇, Montanyl alcohol, Cluytyl alcohol, Octacosanol, Octacosyl alcohol, Octanosol |
| molecular weight | 410.76 |
| Molecular formula | C28H58O |
| CAS | 557-61-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | Chloroform, Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone, etc.: Soluble DMSO: < 1mg/ml (insoluble) |
| References | 1. Cravotto, G., Calcio Gaudino, E., Barge, A., Binello, A., Albertino, A., & Aghemo, C. (2010). Synthesis of 1-octacosanol and GC-C-IRMS discrimination of samples from different origin. Natural Product Research, 24(5), 428-439. doi: 10.1080/14786410903194498 2. Feng, S., Luo, Z., Zeng, F., Liu, S., & Khan, Z. (2015). Effect of water, metallic ions, fatty acid and temperature on oxidative stability of 1-octacosanol from sugarcane rind. Food Chemistry, 182, 171-177. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.03.003 |