Leukotriene C4
Leukotriene C4 (LTC4) is a cysteinyl leukotriene derived from arachidonic acid that acts as a potent inflammatory mediator. It is widely used in research to study asthma, allergic inflammation, and urticaria, employing both in vitro cell-based assays and in vivo models of bronchoconstriction and immune cell recruitment.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
72025-60-6
Product Name Alternative
LTC 4, LTC4, LTC-4, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Leukotriene C, Leukotriene C4, Leukotriene C-4
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
95.75% (May vary between batches)
Smiles
[C@@H] (CS[C@@H] ([C@H] (CCCC (O) =O) O) /C=C/C=C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC) (NC (CC[C@@H] (C (O) =O) N) =O) C (NCC (O) =O) =O
Molecular Formula
C30H47N3O9S
Molecular Weight
625.77
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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