Arachidonic acid, omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid (ab120916)
Key features and details
- ω-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid, precursor of eicosanoids
- CAS Number: 506-32-1
- Purity: > 98%
- Supplied in ethanol (250 mg/ml)
- Form / State: Liquid
Overview
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Product name
Arachidonic acid, omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid -
Description
ω-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid, precursor of eicosanoids -
Biological description
Major precursor in the production of eicosanoids and important cellular signaling mediator. Endogenous free fatty acid released from phospholipids by PLA2. Metabolised by COX, lipoxygenase and cytochrome p450s to form a variety of eicosanoids including PGs and LTs. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
506-32-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-Eicosatetraenoic acid -
Molecular weight
304.47 -
Molecular formula
C20H32O2 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C (desiccating conditions). -
Solubility overview
Supplied in ethanol (250 mg/ml) -
Handling
Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 6 months. 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.
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SMILES
CCCCC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CCCCC(=O)O -
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