Sapienic Acid
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| ChemSpider ID | 4471844 |
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| Classification | Fatty acid |
| PubChem CID | 5312419 |
| Chemical formula | C16H30O2 |
| Molar mass | 254. 414 g·mol−1 |
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| ID | 1130269 |
About Sapienic Acid
Sapienic acid is a fatty acid that is a major component of human sebum. Sapienic acid is a sebum fatty acid that is unique to humans. The equivalent fatty acid in mouse sebum is palmitoleic acid. Sapienic acid has been implicated in the development of acne, and it may have potent antibacterial activity.
