(±) 8-HEPE
(±) 8-HEPE is a racemic mixture of 8 (S) - and 8 (R) -HEPE, formed via non-enzymatic oxidation of EPA. Its reported biological activity in inducing barnacle egg hatching is attributed to the 8 (R) enantiomer. This compound is used in research to study oxylipin signaling and marine invertebrate reproductive biology.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
99217-77-3
Smiles
CC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C=C/C (O) C\C=C/CCCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C20H30O3
Molecular Weight
318.457
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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