Nervonic Acid

Name: Nervonic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039117

About Nervonic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Nervonic Acid, a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 506-37-6. Its molecular formula is C24H46O2 and its molecular weight is 366.6 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (Z)-tetracos-15-enoic acid. Common synonyms include cis-15-tetracosenoic acid and (Z)-15-Tetracosenoic acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include fine chemical synthesis and organic synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Fine chemical synthesis
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nervonic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039117
CAS Number	506-37-6
IUPAC name	(Z)-tetracos-15-enoic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₄H₄₆O₂
Molecular weight	366.6 g/mol
Exact mass	366.3498
InChIKey	GWHCXVQVJPWHRF-KTKRTIGZSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	5281120

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	9.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	cis-15-tetracosenoic acid, (Z)-15-Tetracosenoic acid, (15Z)-Tetracosenoic acid, 15Z-tetracosenoic acid, Nevonic acid, 24:1(N-9), Fatty Acid 24:1 n-9, Tetracos-15-enoic acid, (15Z)-tetracos-15-enoic acid, selacholeic acid, sodium nervonate, selacholeate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nervonic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Nervonic Acid is 506-37-6. It is also known as cis-15-tetracosenoic acid, (Z)-15-Tetracosenoic acid, (15Z)-Tetracosenoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nervonic Acid?

Nervonic Acid has the molecular formula C24H46O2 and a molecular weight of 366.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (Z)-tetracos-15-enoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nervonic Acid can I order?

We supply Nervonic Acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nervonic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Nervonic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Nervonic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Nervonic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.