Formulation: A solution in methanol
Formal Name: nonadeca-4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z-tetraene-1-sulfonate, monosodium salt
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C19H31O3S • Na
Formula Weight: 362,5
Shelf life (days): 365
Notes: Arachidonic acid (Item No. 90010) is an essential fatty acid and a precursor for all prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. Virtually all cellular arachidonic acid is esterified in membrane phospholipids where its presence is tightly regulated through multiple interconnected pathways.{3656} Free arachidonic acid is a transient, critical substrate for the biosynthesis of eicosanoid second messengers. Receptor-stimulated release, metabolism, and re-uptake of free arachidonate are all important aspects of cell signaling and inflammation.{314} Arachidonic acid sulfonate has a sulfonate group linked to the α-carbon of arachidonic acid, which creates a dissymmetric molecule with potentially improved lipophilicity.