3-Hydroxy Myristic Acid Methyl Ester

3-Hydroxy Myristic Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 55682-83-2) is a fatty acid derivative, specifically a methyl-esterified hydroxy fatty acid, mainly used in the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, and organic synthesis.

Its main functions and applications include:

1. Lipid metabolism and biomembrane research

• This compound is a structural unit of certain bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS), particularly the lipid A component.

• Commonly used to study bacterial cell wall structure, lipid A biosynthesis, and host–pathogen interaction mechanisms.

2. Microbial marker and analytical standard

• 3-Hydroxy myristic acid methyl ester can be used as a reference standard for fatty acid derivative analysis (e.g., as a standard in GC-MS analysis).

• In environmental microbiology, it is sometimes used as a biomarker for specific bacterial species, since certain Gram-negative bacteria uniquely contain this fatty acid.

3. Raw material for organic synthesis and modification

• Serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex molecules such as glycolipids, phospholipid derivatives, and modified antimicrobial peptides.

• The methyl ester form is more stable during storage and handling compared to the free acid, and is easier to use in subsequent chemical modifications.

⚠ Notes

• Intended for research use only and not for direct use in food, feed, or finished pharmaceuticals.

• Should be stored in a cool, dark place and protected from moisture to avoid hydrolysis back to the free acid.

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