Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:41:48 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:11 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0006529
Metabolite Identification
Common Name3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
Description3-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid is a member of the hydroxy fatty acid chemical class, characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group on the third carbon of an 18-carbon chain. This metabolite has garnered attention in biomedical research, particularly in studies involving lipid structures and microbial metabolism. For instance, it has been identified in lipid A structures derived from Helicobacter pylori, where it plays a role in the acylation of glucosamine disaccharides (PMID:12473106 ). Additionally, 3-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid has been included in analytical methods for quantifying various 3-hydroxy fatty acids, showcasing its relevance in metabolic studies (PMID:26818235 ). Research has also demonstrated the potential of utilizing palm oil as a substrate for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoates, which can incorporate short-chain and long-chain hydroxy fatty acids, including 3-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid (PMID:15322031 ). These findings underscore the compound's significance in both biochemical pathways and industrial applications, highlighting its versatility and importance in the study of fatty acid metabolism and microbial bioprocessing.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
3-Hydroxystearic acidChEBI
3-HydroxystearateGenerator
3-HydroxyoctadecanoateGenerator
DL-3-Hydroxy stearateGenerator
Molecular FormulaC18H36O3
Average Mass300.483
Monoisotopic Mass300.266445019
IUPAC Name3-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
Traditional Name3-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)CC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C18H36O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17(19)16-18(20)21/h17,19H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)
InChI KeyPOMQYTSPMKEQNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N