ω-3 Arachidonic Acid, CAS 24880-40-8

Formulation: A solution in ethanol

Formal Name: 8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosatetraenoic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C20H32O2

Formula Weight: 304,5

Shelf life (days): 365

CAS Number: 24880-40-8

Notes: ω-3 Arachidonic acid is a rare PUFA found in trace amounts in dietary sources. ω-3 Fatty acids are now known to be essential for infant growth and development and protect against heart disease, thrombosis, hypertension, and inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.{5525} In human platelet membranes, ω-3 arachidonic acid inhibits arachidonoyl-CoA synthetase with a Ki of 14 µM. It also inhibits arachidonoyl-CoA synthetase in calf brain extracts with an IC50 value of about 5 µM.{2166}

• SKU: CAY90011-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 90011-10
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK