Showing chemical card for 22-hydroxydocosanoate (CFc000283607)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:02 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283607
Molecule Identification
Common Name
22-hydroxydocosanoate
Definition
22-hydroxydocosanoate, also known as phellonate or omega-hydroxy behenic acid, is a member of the class of compounds known as very long-chain fatty acids. Very long-chain fatty acids are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains at least 22 carbon atoms. 22-hydroxydocosanoate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 22-hydroxydocosanoate can be found in a number of food items such as sesbania flower, chinese cabbage, jute, and sapodilla, which makes 22-hydroxydocosanoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as very long-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains at least 22 carbon atoms.
