Properties
Description
TOFA, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase. The molecular weight of the compound is 324.45, and its molecular formula is C19H32O4.
Molecular Formula
C19H32O4
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 63 mg/mL (194.17 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
TOFA can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of metabolic disorders and certain cancers by modulating lipid metabolism.