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V1131

Sigma-Aldrich

trans-Vaccenic acid

≥99% (capillary GC)

Synonym(s):

11-trans-Octadecenoic acid, trans-11-Octadecenoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H34O2
CAS Number:
693-72-1
Molecular Weight:
282.46
EC Number:
211-758-9
MDL number:
MFCD00002734
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24900711
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Assay

≥99% (capillary GC)

functional group

carboxylic acid

lipid type

unsaturated FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C18H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h7-8H,2-6,9-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b8-7+

InChI key

UWHZIFQPPBDJPM-BQYQJAHWSA-N

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Packaging

Sealed ampule.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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X Sun et al.
Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 41(5), 729-738 (2011-03-25)
Orally administered milk fat enriched in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and trans-vaccenic acid (VA) ('enriched milk fat'), produced by supplementing the diet of pasture-fed cows with fish and sunflower oil, has been shown previously to suppress the development of allergic
S J Liu et al.
Journal of dairy science, 94(6), 2977-2985 (2011-05-25)
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of ruminal pulse dose of free linoleic acid (LA) and free docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on microbial populations in the rumen, duodenal fatty acid (FA) flow, milk composition, and milk FA
Emilie Lacroix et al.
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 95(2), 318-325 (2011-12-30)
Whereas the negative effect of consuming trans fatty acids found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is well established, the effect of trans fatty acids from ruminant sources (rTFAs) on CVD risk factors has not yet
Yuki Mitaka et al.
Scientific reports, 10(1), 7424-7424 (2020-05-06)
Social behaviours in termites are regulated by sophisticated chemical communication systems. The majority of subterranean termites continuously forage for new wood resources to expand their nesting areas; an aggregation pheromone is presumed to regulate this process. However, the chemical components
E Øie et al.
Journal of internal medicine, 270(3), 263-272 (2011-04-07)
Free fatty acids (FFAs) are the major energy sources of the heart, and fatty acids (FAs) are active components of biological membranes. Data indicate that levels of FAs and their composition may influence myocardial function and inflammation. The aim of
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