Lumequeic acid
Chemical compound
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Lumequeic acid is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C30H58O2.[1] Its delta notation is Δ21-30:1. This is a monounsaturated fatty acid and very long chain fatty acid with a 30-carbon chain with a cis-configured double bond at the 21st position.[2]
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| IUPAC name
(Z)-triacont-21-enoic acid | |
| Other names
21-Triacontenoic acid | |
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| C30H58O2 | |
| Molar mass | 450.792 g·mol−1 |
| Melting point | 50.5–50.9 °C (122.9–123.6 °F; 323.6–324.0 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The acid has been found in Ximenia americana (yellowplum). The genus is named after the Spanish priest Francisco Ximénez (1666–1729).[3] Also, the acid has been identified in cured vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia species).[4] The lumequeic acid is named after lumeque seed of West African Ximenia species.[5]
Synthesis
Synthetic method
Lumequic acid synthesis involves extending shorter fatty acids by adding carbon units using enzymes or chemical catalysts, leading to the creation of very long-chain fatty acids.[6]
Industrial method
Industrial-scale production of this compound relies on biotechnological methods, specifically microbial fermentation. The process involves genetically engineering microorganisms to produce the desired fatty acid, a method chosen for its efficiency and environmental sustainability.[6]
Uses
The acid is primarily used in biochemical research, pharmaceutical development, and environmental science.[6]