Description
Eicosanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a fatty acid methyl ester that derived from arachidic acid. It is a minor constituent of biodiesel generated from acid-catalyzed or subcritical water-subcritical methanol (SCW-SCM) in situ transesterification of dry activated sludge or sludge oil, respectively.
Chemical Properties
It is a wax-like solid which is soluble in alcohol and ether and insoluble in water.
Uses
Eicosanoic Acid Methyl Ester (methyl arachidate) is a natural compound and serves as an inhibitor of leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H).
References
[1] LIEN HUONG HUYNH. Catalyst-free fatty acid methyl ester production from wet activated sludge under subcritical water and methanol condition.[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2012, 123: 112-116. DOI:
10.1016/j.biortech.2012.08.001.
