Arachidonic acid
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
Arachidonic acid (Immunocytophyt) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid and a major constituent of biomembranes. Arachidonic acid also acts as the substrate for various lipid mediators, such as prostaglandins (PGs). Arachidonic acid improves cognitive response and cardiovascular function[1].
Target Antigen
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Arachidonic_acid.html
Purity
99.75
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)|Ethanol : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(O)=O
Molecular Weight
304.47
References & Citations
[1]Tateishi N, et al. Dietary supplementation with arachidonic acid increases arachidonic acid content in paw, but does not affect arthritis severity or prostaglandin E2 content in rat adjuvant-induced arthritis model. Lipids Health Dis. 2015 Jan 16;14:3.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-109590/Arachidonic-acid-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-109590/Arachidonic-acid-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
CAS Number
506-32-1
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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