5,6-Dehydroarachidonic acid
5,6-Dehydroarachidonic acid is a 5-lipoxygenase (Lipoxygenase) inhibitor that inhibits the biosynthesis of leukotrienes. However, 5,6-Dehydroarachidonic acid had no effect on vascular cell proliferation[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
58688-54-3
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H225-H319
Target
Lipoxygenase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/5-6-dehydroarachidonic-acid.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CC#CCCCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C20H30O2
Molecular Weight
302.45
Precautions
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378-P403+P235-P501
References & Citations
[1]Sok DE, et al. Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis by acetylenic analogs. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1982 Jul 16;107 (1) :101-8.|[2]Dethlefsen SM, et al. Arachidonic acid metabolites in bFGF-, PDGF-, and serum-stimulated vascular cell growth. Exp Cell Res. 1994 Jun;212 (2) :262-73.|[3]Corey E J, et al. Synthesis of three potential inhibitors of the biosynthesis of leukotrienes A–E[J]. Tetrahedron Letters, 1980, 21 (44) : 4243-4246.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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