Anacardic acid

Also known as: 6-Pentadecylsalicylic acid, 2-Hydroxy-6-pentadecylbenzoic acid, 6-n-Pentadecylsalicylic acid, 2-Pentadecyl-6-hydroxybenzoic acid, Ginkgolic acid C15:0, Cyclogallipharic acid, Pentadecylsalicylic acid

Anacardic acid (CAS 16611-84-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C22H36O3 and a molecular weight of 348.519 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 90-91℃, a boiling point of 474.8±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 255.1±21.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 16611-84-0
Jingsj CID: J-90099-2
Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₃₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 348.519 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	90-91℃
Boiling Point	474.8±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	255.1±21.9 °C
Exact Mass	348.266449
PSA	57.53000
LogP	9.96
Appearance	white to beige
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.515
Storage Conditions	2-8°C
Additional Property	DMSO: ≥20mg/mL

Activity & Biological Data

Target	p300:8.5 μM (IC50)
Additional Information	[1]. Balasubramanyam K, et al. Small molecule modulators of histone acetyltransferase p300. J Biol Chem. 2003 May 23;278(21):19134-40. Epub 2003 Mar 6. [2]. Peng C, et al. Phenylephrine-induced cardiac hypertrophy is attenuated by a histone acetylase inhibitor anacardic acid in mice. Mol Biosyst. 2017 Mar 28;13(4):714-724. [3]. Muzaffar S, et al. Anacardic acid induces apoptosis-like cell death in the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2016 Jan;100(1):323-35.

Target

p300:8.5 μM (IC50)

Additional Information

[1]. Balasubramanyam K, et al. Small molecule modulators of histone acetyltransferase p300. J Biol Chem. 2003 May 23;278(21):19134-40. Epub 2003 Mar 6. [2]. Peng C, et al. Phenylephrine-induced cardiac hypertrophy is attenuated by a histone acetylase inhibitor anacardic acid in mice. Mol Biosyst. 2017 Mar 28;13(4):714-724. [3]. Muzaffar S, et al. Anacardic acid induces apoptosis-like cell death in the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2016 Jan;100(1):323-35.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2918290000
Summary	HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Anacardic acid?

The CAS number of Anacardic acid is 16611-84-0.

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

Anacardic acid has molecular formula C22H36O3 and molecular weight 348.519 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Anacardic acid?

For Anacardic acid, Upstream Products: Ginkgolic acid C15:1; Downstream Products: 3-Pentadecylphenol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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