20-Hydroxyicosanoic acid

• CAT Number: L003715
• CAS Number: 62643-46-3
• Molecular Formula: C20H40O3
• Molecular Weight: 328.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 20-hydroxyicosanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H40O3/c21-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20(22)23/h21H,1-19H2,(H,22,23)
• InChIKey: JLDIWYKSFMPIDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCCC(=O)O)CCCCCCCCCO

20-Hydroxyicosanoic acid (Cat.No:L003715) is a crucial fatty acid derivative with significant biological implications. This compound, formed by the hydroxylation of arachidonic acid, plays a key role in various physiological processes, including inflammation and blood pressure regulation. It serves as a precursor to potent lipid mediators known as hydroxyeicosanoids.