Tetracosanoic acid

Also known as: Lignoceric acid, n-Tetracosanoic acid, C24:0, NSC 4205

Tetracosanoic acid (CAS 557-59-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C24H48O2 and a molecular weight of 368.637 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 80-82 °C, a boiling point of 405.9±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 182.2±13.3 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 557-59-5
Jingsj CID: J-40565-0
Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₄₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 368.637 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	80-82 °C
Boiling Point	405.9±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	182.2±13.3 °C
Exact Mass	368.365417
PSA	37.30000
LogP	11.40
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.460

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Anna Petroni, et al. Thermogenic flux induced by lignoceric acid in peroxisomes isolated from HepG2 cells and from X-adrenoleukodystrophy and control fibroblasts. J Cell Physiol. 2019 Aug;234(10):18344-18348. [2]. J M Bourre, et al. Lignoceric acid biosynthesis in the developing brain. Activities of mitochondrial acetyl-CoA-dependent synthesis and microsomal malonyl-CoA chain-elongating system in relation to myelination. Comparison between normal mouse and dysmyelinating mutants (quaking and jimpy). Eur J Biochem. 1977 Jan 3;72(1):41-7.

Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Anna Petroni, et al. Thermogenic flux induced by lignoceric acid in peroxisomes isolated from HepG2 cells and from X-adrenoleukodystrophy and control fibroblasts. J Cell Physiol. 2019 Aug;234(10):18344-18348. [2]. J M Bourre, et al. Lignoceric acid biosynthesis in the developing brain. Activities of mitochondrial acetyl-CoA-dependent synthesis and microsomal malonyl-CoA chain-elongating system in relation to myelination. Comparison between normal mouse and dysmyelinating mutants (quaking and jimpy). Eur J Biochem. 1977 Jan 3;72(1):41-7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Tetracosanoic acid?

The CAS number of Tetracosanoic acid is 557-59-5.

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

Tetracosanoic acid has molecular formula C24H48O2 and molecular weight 368.637 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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