CAS 140129-22-2: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, 15,16-dihydroxy-, (Z,Z)-

9,12-Octadecadienoic acid is a fatty acid that is an inhibitor of the mitochondrial membrane potential and inhibits the synthesis of ATP. It has shown to have anticancer activity in human breast cancer cells. 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid is also used in skin cancer treatment as an antimicrobial peptide and can be found in human serum. This molecule has been shown to block transcriptional regulation and toxicity studies in mice.

15,16-Dihydroxyoctadeca-9Z,12Z-dienoic acid is a natural product for research related to life sciences.