CAS 28484-70-0: 1-Tetratriacontanol

1-Tetratriacontanol is a natural compound that is found in plants, such as Momilactone. It has been shown to have inhibitory properties on chemical interactions, which may be due to its enhancement of acetate extract. 1-Tetratriacontanol has also been shown to have potent inhibitory activity against human serum and fetal bovine cells. It has a diameter of approximately 1 nm and is composed of fatty acids and phosphatidylcholine. This compound has not yet been studied for its physiological effects.

Applications A fatty alcohol that is categorized under the class of policosanols(PC). Studies show that it is also found in rice hulls with potential use as a herbicidal agent. References Marinangeli, C.P. et al.: Br. J. Nutrit., 97, 381 (2007); Chung, I. et al.: J. Chem. Eco., 31, 1339 (2005);