Arachidonic acid, omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid (ab120916)
Key features and details
- ω-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid, precursor of eicosanoids
- CAS Number: 506-32-1
- Purity: > 98%
- Supplied in ethanol (250 mg/ml)
- Form / State: Liquid
Overview
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Product name
Arachidonic acid, omega-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid -
Description
ω-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acid, precursor of eicosanoids -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
506-32-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-Eicosatetraenoic acid -
Molecular weight
304.47 -
Molecular formula
C20H32O2 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C (desiccating conditions). -
Solubility overview
Supplied in ethanol (250 mg/ml) -
Handling
Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 12 months. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Refer to SDS for further information.
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SMILES
CCCCC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CCCCC(=O)O -
Research areas
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Protocols
To our knowledge, customised protocols are not required for this product. Please try the standard protocols listed below and let us know how you get on.
Datasheets and documents
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SDS download
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Datasheet download
References (3)
ab120916 has been referenced in 3 publications.
- Ye Z et al. Arachidonic acid-regulated calcium signaling in T cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis promotes synovial inflammation. Nat Commun 12:907 (2021). PubMed: 33568645
- Cantonero C et al. Arachidonic Acid Attenuates Cell Proliferation, Migration and Viability by a Mechanism Independent on Calcium Entry. Int J Mol Sci 21:N/A (2020). PubMed: 32392840
- Díaz-Viraqué F et al. Old Yellow Enzyme from Trypanosoma cruzi Exhibits In Vivo Prostaglandin F2a Synthase Activity and Has a Key Role in Parasite Infection and Drug Susceptibility. Front Immunol 9:456 (2018). PubMed: 29563916