Fatty Acids Natural Product Library

Catalog No. L6180

Fatty acids are a class of organic acids composed of a long hydrocarbon chain terminated by a carboxyl group (–COOH), serving as the fundamental building blocks of lipids. Based on carbon chain length, saturation level, and double bond position, fatty acids can be categorized into several types, primarily including: saturated fatty acids (SFA), such as palmitic acid and stearic acid; monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), such as oleic acid; and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), such as linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA.

As structural components of cell membranes, fatty acids not only store energy in the form of triglycerides but also participate in physiological processes such as signal transduction and inflammation regulation through metabolites like arachidonic acid. For instance, oleic acid helps regulate cholesterol balance to support cardiovascular health, DHA is a critical component for neuronal development, and ω-3 series molecules like linolenic acid are widely used in anti-inflammatory drugs and brain health foods. In the industrial sector, the reactivity of their carboxyl groups and the properties of their hydrocarbon chains are leveraged to produce surfactants, biodiesel precursors, or polymer modifiers, among other functional applications.

The TargetMol Fatty Acid Compound Library comprises 159 fatty acids derived from humans, animals, and plants, suitable for applications in the food industry, pharmaceutical field, cosmetic development, and other related areas.

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