Mead acid
Mead acid (5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid) is an Omega-9 fatty acid that accumulates during essential fatty acid deficiency. It is utilized as a biochemical marker in nutritional studies and lipid metabolism research, including in vitro cell culture and in vivo animal models of dietary deficiency.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
20590-32-3
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
C (=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC) \C/C=C\CCCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C20H34O2
Molecular Weight
306.49
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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