1-Octacosanol
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Chemistry
Octacosanol is insoluble in water but freely soluble in low molecular-weight alkanes and in chloroform.
Biological effects
Octacosanol is the main component in the mixture policosanol.[3] Octacosanol has been subject to preliminary study for its potential benefit for patients with Parkinson's disease.[4][5] Studies have also found that octacosanol may inhibit the production of cholesterol.[3] In mice, octacosanol reduces stress and restores stress-affected sleep back to normal.[6]
References
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- ↑ EA Baker (1982) Chemistry and morphology of plant epicuticular waxes. pp. 139–165. In "The Plant Cuticle". edited by DF Cutler, KL Alvin and CE Price. Academic Press, London. Template:ISBN
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