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900411E

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arachidonic acid-alkyne

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand 900411E, ethanol solution

Synonym(s):

5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraen-19-ynoic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
300.44
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

form

ethanol solution

packaging

pkg of 1 × 1 mL (900411E-1mg)

manufacturer/tradename

Avanti Research - A Croda Brand 900411E

concentration

1 mg/mL (900411E-1mg)

lipid type

click reagents

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Arachidonic acid (ARA) is a polyunsaturated ω-6 fatty acid. It is composed of 20-carbon chain fatty acid. ARA is found in fish, eggs, poultry and sea food. It is present abundantly in phospholipids of cell membranes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Arachidonic acid (ARA) governs the cell membrane fluidity and ion channels activity. Accumulation of free ARA leads to cytotoxicity followed by cell death.

Packaging

5 mL Amber Screw Cap Bottle with Foil Bag Argon Overseal (900411E-1mg)

Legal Information

Avanti Research is a trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

55.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

13.0 °C - closed cup


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Arachidonic acid: physiological roles and potential health benefits-a review
Tallima H and El Ridi R
Journal of Advanced Research, 11, 33-41 (2018)

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