Anacardic Acid, 5 mg

From STEMCELL Technologies, this laboratory chemical is anacardic acid, a crystalline solid identified chemically as 2-hydroxy-6-pentadecylbenzoic acid (CAS No. 16611-84-0). The substance has the molecular formula C22H36O3 and a molecular weight of 348.5.

It is classified under GHS as causing serious eye irritation (Category 2A), skin sensitization (Category 1), and specific target organ toxicity from single exposure (Category 3). Reported solubility values are 20 mg/mL in DMF, 15 mg/mL in DMSO, 22 mg/mL in ethanol, and 0.5 mg/mL in Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2) at a 1:1 ratio. The material is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, and thermal decomposition can produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

The safety data sheet is issued by STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and recommends handling with protective gloves and eye protection, use only in well-ventilated areas, and avoidance of breathing dust or mists. The supplier emergency telephone is 1-800-667-0322.