Nervonic acid methyl ester

Synonym(s):Nervonic acid methyl ester;Selacholeic acid methyl ester

CAS NO.：2733-88-2
Empirical Formula: C25H48O2
Molecular Weight: 380.65
MDL number: MFCD00056324
EINECS: 220-352-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-10-27 18:05:38

What is Nervonic acid methyl ester?

Description

Nervonic acid (24:1n-9) is a very long chain fatty acid produced by elongation of oleic acid (18:1n-9) and derived from erucic acid (22:1n-9) . It is enriched in nervous tissue and is particularly abundant in sphingolipids, such as sphingomyelin in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers. Nervonic acid is poorly produced in demyelinating disorders, including multiple sclerosis and adrenoleukodystrophy, suggesting that dietary supplementation may be beneficial. Nervonic Acid methyl ester is an ester version of the free acid which may be more suitable for the formulation of fatty acid-containing diets and dietary supplements.

The Uses of Nervonic acid methyl ester

Nervonic Acid methyl ester is an ester version of?Nervonic Acid (N390110), a fatty acid that can be found?in the white matter of animal brains and in peripheral nervous tissue.?Nervonic Acid?is one of the major fatty acids in brain sphingolipids, normally accounting for approximately 40% of the total fatty acids in sphingolipids.

What are the applications of Application

Methyl cis-15-tetracosenoate is a long chain fatty acid enriched in the myelin sheath of nerve fibers

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl cis-15-tetracosenoate is a fatty acid methyl ester.

Properties of Nervonic acid methyl ester

Melting point:	14-15℃ (acetone )
Boiling point:	186-202℃
Density	0.868±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
refractive index	1.4563 (589.3 nm 23℃)
storage temp.	−20°C
solubility	DMF: 20 mg/ml; DMSO: 20 mg/ml; Ethanol: 100 mg/ml
form	Liquid
BRN	1728860

Safety information for Nervonic acid methyl ester

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.