Replaces Prod. #: ALX-340-004
- Essential precursor for leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and thromboxanes
- Used in cancer, cardiovascular, cell signaling, immunology, and metabolism studies amongst others
Arachidonic acid is an essential fatty acid and a precursor to a large family of eicosanoids. Arachidonic acid acts as a second messenger independent of metabolism and a retrograde messenger in long-term potentiation in the nervous system. Arachidonic acid activates several protein kinase C (PKC) isotypes and inhibits ras-GAP.
Product Details
| Alternative Name: | 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-Eicosatetraenoic acid |
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| Formula: | C20H32O2 |
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| MW: | 304.5 |
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| CAS: | 506-32-1 |
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| MI: | 14: 765 |
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| RTECS: | CE6675000 |
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| Purity: | ≥99% (GLC, TLC) |
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| Appearance: | Colorless oil. |
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| Solubility: | Soluble in DMF (100mg/ml), DMSO (100mg/ml), or 100% ethanol (50mg/ml). Sparingly soluble in basic aqueous buffers (1.7mg/ml). To prevent oxidation, the solvent should be purged with an inert gas. |
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| Shipping: | Ambient |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Stable for 12 months after receipt when stored at -20°C. Keep aqueous solutions on ice and use within 12 hours. |
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| Handling: | Protect from light and oxygen. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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