Nervonic acid

It is used in the treatment of disorders involving demyelination, such as adrenoleukodystrophy and multiple sclerosis where there is a decreased level of nervonic acid in sphingolipids.

 

Nervonic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. Nervonic acid has been identified as important in the biosynthesis of nerve cell myelin. It is found in the sphingolipids of white matter in human brain.

Nervonic acid is used in the treatment of disorders involving demyelination, such as adrenoleukodystrophy and multiple sclerosis where there is a decreased level of nervonic acid in sphingolipids.

 

Spec: Nervonic Acid 90%

Synonyms: (Z)-15-Tetracosaenoic Acid; Selacholeic acid; cis-15-Tetracosenoic acid;

Source from Malania oleifera fruits

Description: White crystalline powder

Particle size: NLT 90% through 60 meshes

Loss on drying: NMT 3.0%

Acid value: NMT 160 mg KOH/g

Melting point: 42.0 °C ~ 44.0 °C