Microbial
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-07-26 19:02:43 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:48 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0057084
Metabolite Identification
Common Namecerotic acid
DescriptionCerotic acid is a very-long-chain fatty acid belonging to the chemical class of fatty acids, characterized by its 26-carbon chain. Its chemical structure features a long hydrocarbon tail, which is typical of fatty acids, contributing to its hydrophobic properties. Cerotic acid is involved in various biochemical pathways, particularly in the biosynthesis of long-chain fatty acids and lipid metabolism. It is produced through enzymatic processes in plants, where specific endogenous enzymes facilitate its synthesis. Research indicates that the production of cerotic acid can be influenced by environmental factors, as seen in a study where S-metolachlor treatment resulted in a significant reduction of cerotic acid levels in susceptible biotypes compared to resistant ones (PMID:37036857 ). Furthermore, cerotic acid has been utilized in the development of advanced materials, such as superhydrophobic and superoleophilic coatings for cotton fabrics, showcasing its potential applications beyond traditional biological roles (PMID:38024688 ). Further investigations are warranted to genetically evaluate the enzymes involved in cerotic acid production, which could enhance our understanding of its biosynthetic pathways (PMID:37036857 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
C26:0ChEBI
Ceratinic acidChEBI
Ceric acidChEBI
Cerinic acidChEBI
Cerotic acidChEBI
Cerotinic acidChEBI
Cerylic acidChEBI
CH3-[CH2]24-COOHChEBI
HexacosansaeureChEBI
Hexacosoic acidChEBI
Hexaeicosanoic acidChEBI
N-C26:0ChEBI
N-Hexacosanoic acidChEBI
CeratinateGenerator
CerateGenerator
CerinateGenerator
CerotateGenerator
CerotinateGenerator
CerylateGenerator
HexacosoateGenerator
HexaeicosanoateGenerator
N-HexacosanoateGenerator
HexacosanoateGenerator
Hexacosanoate (N-C26:0)HMDB
Hexacosanoic acidPhytoBank
FA(26:0)PhytoBank
Molecular FormulaC26H52O2
Average Mass396.6899
Monoisotopic Mass396.396730908
IUPAC Namehexacosanoic acid
Traditional Namehexacosanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C26H52O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26(27)28/h2-25H2,1H3,(H,27,28)
InChI KeyXMHIUKTWLZUKEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N