Nervonic acid
Also known as: cis-15-Tetracosenoic acid, Selacholeic acid, (15Z)-Tetracosenoic acid, 15Z-tetracosenoic acid, C24:1 (CIS-15) ACID, DELTA 15 CIS TETRACOSENOIC ACID, cis-selacholeic acid, Physetolic acid, 15-TETRACOSENOIC ACID, cis-15-Tetracosenic acid, MFCD00010507, NERVONIC ACID (CIS), Nervonoyl acid, Tetracosenic acid
Nervonic acid (CAS 506-37-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C24H46O2 and a molecular weight of 366.621 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 42-43 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 479.2±14.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 375.8±15.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 506-37-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-46545-2
- Molecular Formula
- C24H46O2
- Molecular Weight
- 366.621 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 42-43 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 479.2±14.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 375.8±15.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 366.349792 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 10.89 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.468 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Amminger GP, et al. Decreased nervonic acid levels in erythrocyte membranes predict psychosis in help-seekingultra-high-risk individuals. Mol Psychiatry. 2012 Dec;17(12):1150-2. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Nervonic acid?
The CAS number of Nervonic acid is 506-37-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nervonic acid?
Nervonic acid has molecular formula C24H46O2 and molecular weight 366.621 g/mol.
Is Nervonic acid hazardous?
Nervonic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Nervonic acid?
For Nervonic acid, Upstream Products: Nonanal, oleic acid, cis-13-Docosenol; Downstream Products: Tetracosanoic acid, Nonanal, Nonanoic acid.
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