Ethyl arachidonate

• CAT Number: R049568
• CAS Number: 1808-26-0
• Molecular Formula: C22H36O2
• Molecular Weight: 332.52
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: ethyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24-4-2/h8-9,11-12,14-15,17-18H,3-7,10,13,16,19-21H2,1-2H3/b9-8-,12-11-,15-14-,18-17-
• InChIKey: SNXPWYFWAZVIAU-GKFVBPDJSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCC(=O)OCC

Ethyl arachidonate (Cat No.: R049568) is an ethyl ester derivative of arachidonic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It serves as a precursor for bioactive eicosanoids, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which play key roles in inflammation, immune response, and cardiovascular regulation. Ethyl arachidonate is widely used in biochemical research to study lipid metabolism, signal transduction, and inflammatory pathways. It also finds applications in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. Its lipid-soluble nature enhances absorption, making it useful for investigating arachidonic acid-related physiological processes.

Reference

[1]. Refaai MA, et al., Ethyl arachidonate is the predominant fatty acid ethyl ester in the brains of alcohol-intoxicated subjects at autopsy. Lipids. 2003 Mar;38(3):269-73.
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