| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
cis-15-Tetracosenoic acid | 【Synonyms】
(15Z)-Tetracosenoic acid
(Z)-Tetracos-15-enoic acid
Nervonic acid
Selacholeic acid | 【CAS】
506-37-6 | 【Formula】
C24H46O2 | 【Molecular Weight】
366.62 | 【Beilstein Reference】
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| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Solid. | 【Solubility in water】
Insoluble | 【Melting Point】
43 | 【Boiling Point】
479 | 【Vapor Pressure】
2E-10 (25 C) | 【Density】
0.89 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【pKa/pKb】
4.78 (pKa) | 【Partition Coefficient】
10.89 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
81.4 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
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.[. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. | 【Inhalation】
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | 【Skin】
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. | 【Eyes】
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
My be harmful if swallowed. | 【Inhalation】
May be harmful if inhaled. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. | 【Skin】
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | 【Eyes】
Causes irritation. | 【Hazards】
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
36/37/38 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
26 36 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing. | 【Respirators】
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
110 | 【Fire Fighting】
Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
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