{"product_id":"octanoyl-coenzyme-a-sodium-salt-bhb21200067","title":"Octanoyl Coenzyme A, Sodium salt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctanoyl Coenzyme A, Sodium salt is a biochemical supplied by Coenza for use in enzymology and metabolic research. Available as Lyophilized powder, purity ≥ 95%, suitable for in vitro assays and pathway studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/em\u003e Capryloyl coenzyme A sodium salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Elements and Design Rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula \/ MW \/ Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e C29H47N7O17P3S · xNa; 893.73 g\/mol (free acid basis); ≥ 95%. The Sodium salt form provides enhanced aqueous stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \/ Solubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilized powder; Soluble in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capryloyl coenzyme A sodium salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biosynthetic synthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctanoyl coenzyme A (Octanoyl-CoA) is a medium-chain acyl-CoA derivative involved in crucial metabolic processes, particularly in lipid metabolism and energy production. It acts as a preferred substrate for ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT), which catalyzes the octanoylation of the hunger-regulating peptide hormone ghrelin, a modification necessary for ghrelin's biological activity. Octanoyl-CoA participates in mitochondrial ?-oxidation, serving as a substrate for acyl-CoA dehydrogenases and other enzymes in the fatty acid degradation pathway. Its role is central in metabolic regulation, bridging nutrient sensing and energy homeostasis in various tissues (Yang et al., 2008; Hiltunen et al., 2005).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch Relevance and Current Trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcyl-CoA metabolism increasingly linked to histone acylation marks and epigenetic regulation in cancer and metabolic disease research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing interest in short-chain fatty acid CoA thioesters as mediators of gut microbiome–host metabolic crosstalk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoA-dependent enzymes investigated as drug targets in infectious disease and neurometabolic disorder research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Research Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnzyme kinetics assays — direct substrate for acyltransferases, thiolases, and dehydrogenases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetabolic flux analysis — isotope-labeled variants available for stable-isotope tracing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn vitro pathway reconstitution for fatty acid β-oxidation, TCA cycle, or polyketide biosynthesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiochemical characterization of CoA-binding proteins by activity assays or binding measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for Experimental Interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoA thioesters hydrolyze at neutral–alkaline pH; prepare working solutions fresh and keep on ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent salt forms share the same core structure — normalize concentrations using the free-acid MW when comparing across forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThiol oxidation may occur upon air exposure; use under inert atmosphere or with reducing agents where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coenza","offers":[{"title":"10 mg","offer_id":53249727103341,"sku":"A-67-10MG","price":488.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 mg","offer_id":53249732641133,"sku":"A-67-25MG","price":846.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 mg","offer_id":53249732673901,"sku":"A-67-50MG","price":1238.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/53dbfa_ff6a1f29656e489fae6596f563779d3d_mv2.png?v=1776855584","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/octanoyl-coenzyme-a-sodium-salt-bhb21200067","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}