Formulation: A solution in hexane
Formal Name: 5Z,8Z,11Z-eicosatrienoic acid, methyl ester
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C21H36O2
Formula Weight: 320,5
Shelf life (days): 365
CAS Number: 14602-39-2
Notes: Mead acid is a 20-carbon ω-9 polyunsaturated fatty acid. Its level is elevated in plasma during essential fatty acid deficiency in humans.{18702,18703} 5(Z),8(Z),11(Z)-Eicosatrienoic Acid methyl ester (Mead acid methyl ester) is typically used as a standard for the analysis of fatty acids, when the fatty acids have been transesterified to methyl esters before analysis.{18700,18701}