Malvalic acid
Agent Name
Malvalic acid
CAS Number
503-05-9
Formula
C18-H32-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Cyclopropene-1-heptanoic acid, 2-octyl-; Malvic acid; 2-Octyl-1-cyclopropene-1-heptanoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Comments
Malvalic and sterculic acid are the primary cyclopropenoid fatty acids (CPRAs) in cottonseed oil; They are synergistic with aflatoxin B1, producing hepatic carcinoma in rainbow trout; [HSDB]
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