Description: Arachidonic acid (Immunocytophyte) is an unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.
CAS Number: 506-32-1
Formula: C20H32O2
Molecular Weight: 304,47
References: Shen Z, et al. Arachidonic acid induces macrophage cell cycle arrest through the JNK signaling pathway. Lipids Health Dis. 2018 Feb 9;17(1):26.