Description
IUPAC Name: (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid
InChI: InChI=1S/C20H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2-5,8,11,14,17-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-,16-15-
InChIKey: YZXBAPSDXZZRGB-DOFZRALJSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCC(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES: CCCCC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CCCCC(=O)O
Synonyms: arachidonic acid; 506-32-1; arachidonate; (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid; Immunocytophyte; (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid; cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid; 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-; …
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Product Overview
Arachidonic Acid (AA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that plays a crucial role in cellular signaling and inflammatory responses. BIORLAB provides high-purity arachidonic acid for advanced research applications in pharmaceutical and biomedical studies.
Technical Specifications
- CAS Number: 506-32-1
- Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₂O₂
- Purity: ≥99% (GC)
- Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid
- Molecular Weight: 304.47 g/mol
- Double Bonds: 4 (all-cis-5,8,11,14)
- Density: 0.922 g/mL at 20°C
- Refractive Index: n20/D 1.484
- Boiling Point: 169-171°C
Storage and Handling Requirements
- Store at -20°C under inert gas
- Protect from light and oxygen
- Ship with dry ice
- Use oxygen-free techniques during handling
- Stable for 24 months when properly stored
- Sensitive to oxidation – minimize air exposure
Special Handling Notes
- Susceptible to oxidation
- Requires careful temperature control
- Best handled under an inert atmosphere
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Use antioxidant-free solvents
Key Research Applications
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Pharmaceutical Research:
- Inflammatory mediator studies
- Eicosanoid biosynthesis research
- Signal transduction investigations
- Prostaglandin synthesis studies
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Cell Biology:
- Membrane phospholipid research
- Cell signaling pathways
- Inflammatory response studies
- Platelet aggregation research
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Drug Development:
- Anti-inflammatory drug research
- Pain medication development
- Cardiovascular drug studies
- Cancer therapy research
Biological Properties
- Essential fatty acid
- Precursor to eicosanoids
- Key inflammatory mediator
- Cell membrane component
- Involved in signal transduction
- Regulates gene expression
Quality Assurance
- Advanced analytical testing
- Full Certificate of Analysis
- Impurity profile available
- Stability data provided
- Sterility testing available
- Endotoxin testing optional
Research Areas
Ideal for studies in:
- Inflammation research
- Neuroscience
- Cardiovascular research
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology
- Metabolic disorders
Advanced Features
- High chemical purity
- Complete documentation
- Technical consultation
- Custom formulation available
- Bulk synthesis capabilities
Target Applications
- Inflammatory disease research
- Neurodegenerative studies
- Cardiovascular research
- Cancer research
- Metabolic pathway studies
Regulatory Compliance
- Research-grade material
- GMP manufacturing available
- Full analytical documentation
- International shipping compliance
- Safety data sheets provided
For research use only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic use.