Sterculic acid

Also known as: 8-(2-Octyl-1-cyclopropen-1-yl)octanoic acid, 9,10-Methylene-9-octadecenoic acid, Sterculinic acid, Sterculinsaeure, 8-(2-octylcyclopropen-1-yl)octanoic acid, 8-(2-octylcyclopropen-1-yl)caprylic acid, 2-Octyl-1-cyclopropene-1-octanoic acid, 1-Cyclopropene-1-octanoic acid, 2-octyl-

Sterculic acid (CAS 738-87-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C19H34O2 and a molecular weight of 294.472 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 418.7±24.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 315.4±18.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 738-87-4
Jingsj CID: J-1958927-6
Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 294.472 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	418.7±24.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	315.4±18.0 °C
Exact Mass	294.255890
PSA	37.30000
LogP	7.72
Vapor Pressure	0.0±2.1 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.487

Activity & Biological Data

Target	delta-9 desaturase:0.9 μM (IC50)
Additional Information	[1]. Lei Zhang, et al. A multiplexed cell assay in HepG2 cells for the identification of delta-5, delta-6, and delta-9 desaturase and elongase inhibitors. J Biomol Screen. 2010 Feb;15(2):169-76. [2]. Rafael Peláez, et al. Sterculic Acid: The Mechanisms of Action beyond Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase Inhibition and Therapeutic Opportunities in Human Diseases. Cells. 2020 Jan 7;9(1):140. [3]. Abril Ramírez-Higuera, et al. Preventive Action of Sterculic Oil on Metabolic Syndrome Development on a Fructose-Induced Rat Model. J Med Food. 2020 Mar;23(3):305-311.

Target

delta-9 desaturase:0.9 μM (IC50)

Additional Information

[1]. Lei Zhang, et al. A multiplexed cell assay in HepG2 cells for the identification of delta-5, delta-6, and delta-9 desaturase and elongase inhibitors. J Biomol Screen. 2010 Feb;15(2):169-76. [2]. Rafael Peláez, et al. Sterculic Acid: The Mechanisms of Action beyond Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase Inhibition and Therapeutic Opportunities in Human Diseases. Cells. 2020 Jan 7;9(1):140. [3]. Abril Ramírez-Higuera, et al. Preventive Action of Sterculic Oil on Metabolic Syndrome Development on a Fructose-Induced Rat Model. J Med Food. 2020 Mar;23(3):305-311.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Sterculic acid?

The CAS number of Sterculic acid is 738-87-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sterculic acid?

Sterculic acid has molecular formula C19H34O2 and molecular weight 294.472 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Sterculic acid?

For Sterculic acid, Upstream Products: 1,7-diiodoheptane; Downstream Products: Methyl sterculate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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