Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-11-09 19:26:58 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:55 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0057183
Metabolite Identification
Common NameTricosylic acid
DescriptionTricosylic acid is a long-chain fatty acid belonging to the class of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). Its chemical structure is characterized by a straight-chain hydrocarbon backbone consisting of 23 carbon atoms, with a carboxylic acid functional group at one end. Tricosylic acid is involved in various biochemical pathways, including lipid metabolism and energy storage. It has been noted in studies that tricosylic acid levels are negatively correlated with both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, suggesting a potential protective role in the context of hypertension, particularly during pregnancy (PMID:40939980 ). Additionally, it has been associated with carcass characteristics and fatty acid composition in livestock, indicating its relevance in agricultural biochemistry (PMID:27678515 ). The presence of tricosylic acid has also been observed in extracts from certain plant species, highlighting its occurrence in natural products (PMID:33668096 ). Overall, tricosylic acid serves as an important metabolite in both human and animal physiology, influencing various physiological traits and metabolic pathways.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
N-Tricosanoic acidChEBI
N-TricosanoateGenerator
TricosanoateGenerator
22FAHMDB
F23HMDB
Tricosanoic acid, aluminum saltMeSH, HMDB
Tricosanoic acid, calcium saltMeSH, HMDB
Tricosanoic acid, lead saltMeSH, HMDB
TricosylateGenerator, HMDB
Tricosanoic acidMeSH
23FAPhytoBank
Tricosylic acidPhytoBank
FA(23:0)PhytoBank
Molecular FormulaC23H46O2
Average Mass354.6101
Monoisotopic Mass354.349780716
IUPAC Nametricosanoic acid
Traditional Nametricosanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C23H46O2/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/h2-22H2,1H3,(H,24,25)
InChI KeyXEZVDURJDFGERA-UHFFFAOYSA-N