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TOFA

A cell-permeable furoic acid compound that acts as a potent, reversible, and competitive inhibitor of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), a key enzyme involved in the fatty acid biosynthesis.

Synonym(s):

TOFA, 5-(Tetradecyloxy)-2-furoic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H32O4
CAS Number:
54857-86-2
Molecular Weight:
324.45
MDL number:
MFCD01726059
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL
ethanol: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C19H32O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-16-22-18-15-14-17(23-18)19(20)21/h14-15H,2-13,16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)

InChI key

CZRCFAOMWRAFIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable furoic acid compound that acts as a potent, reversible, and competitive inhibitor of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), a key enzyme involved in the fatty acid biosynthesis. Inhibits cellular fatty acid synthesis in a dose-dependent manner (IC50 = 4 µM in human breast cancer cell line MCF7). TOFA-induced reduction in malonyl-CoA is reported to off-set the effect of C75 (Cat. No. 341325) on food intake in fasted mice and on apoptosis in tumor cells.
A cell-permeable, potent, reversible, and competitive inhibitor of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), a key enzyme involved in fatty acid biosynthesis. Inhibits cellular fatty acid synthesis in a dose-dependent manner (IC50 = 4 µM in human breast cancer cell line MCF7). TOFA-induced reduction in malonyl-CoA is reported to off-set the effects of C75 (Cat. No. 341325) on food intake in fasted mice and on apoptosis in tumor cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC)
Product competes with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Target IC50: 4 µM inhibiting cellular fatty acid synthesis in human breast cancer cell line MCF7

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Preparation Note

Slight warming and sonication may be required for complete solubilization in ethanol.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Landree, L.E., et al. 2004. J. Biol. Chem.279, 3817.
Zhou, W., et al. 2003. Cancer Res.63, 7330.
Hu, Z., et al. 2003. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA100, 12624.
Pizer, E.S., et al. 2000. Cancer Res.60, 213.
Arbeeny, C.M., et al. 1992. J. Lipid Res.33, 843.
Fukuda, N. and Ontko, J.A. 1984. J. Lipid Res.25, 831.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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