(E)-2-Hexadecenal (trans-2-Hexadecenal) is an MLK3 activator that induces cytoskeletal remodeling, leading to cell rounding, detachment, and ultimately apoptosis in human and mouse cells. (E)-2-Hexadecenal activates the MLK3 signaling pathway, phosphorylating MKK4/7 and JNK, subsequently activating downstream targets of JNK, such as c-Jun phosphorylation, cytochrome c release, Bax activation, Bid cleavage, and Bim translocation to mitochondria. (E)-2-Hexadecenal has potential applications in research related to sphingolipid signaling pathways.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.