12-Tridecenoic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. It is active against S. aureus (MIC = 1.17 mM).1 12-Tridecenoic acid (5, 10, and 25 mg/kg) inhibits gastric juice secretion in a rat model of gastric ulcers induced by pylorus ligation.2
1.Zhang, H., Zhang, L., Peng, L.-j., et al.Quantitative structure-activity relationships of antimicrobial fatty acids and derivatives against Staphylococcus aureusJ. Zhejiang Univ. Sci. B13(2)83-93(2012) 2.Mimura, T., Kohda, I., Maeda, K., et al.Inhibitory effects of unsaturated fatty acids of trans-2-C10:1 to trans-2-C16:1 several C18:n and C20:n on gastric secretion and experimental ulceration in ratsJ. Pharmacobiodyn.6(8)527-538(1983)