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cis-5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid methyl ester

~10 mg/mL in methanol, ≥90%

Synonym(s):

Methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z)-5,8,11-eicosatrienoate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H36O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
320.51
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

≥90%

form

liquid

concentration

~10 mg/mL in methanol

functional group

ester

lipid type

unsaturated FAs

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C21H36O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21(22)23-2/h10-11,13-14,16-17H,3-9,12,15,18-20H2,1-2H3/b11-10-,14-13-,17-16-

InChI key

AESHPAQQBZWZMS-NWFXIAEYSA-N

Packaging

Packaged under Argon.

Other Notes

Special Handling Instructions: All glassware and stainless steel syringes used for transferring this solutions should be cleaned, avoiding activating solvents such as strong acid, and then rinsed using absolute methanol and air dried. Transfer and removal of samples should be performed in indirect light and under an inert atmosphere, with the bulk kept below 10 °C. Return bulk to freezer storage as soon as possible. Eicosatrienoic acid methyl ester is unstable to oxygen and direct sunlight, therefore, extreme care should be taken in handling this product.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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