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Arachidonic Acid, 99% (20:4, n-6) (Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-tetraenoic acid)
Arachidonic Acid, 99% (20:4, n-6) (Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-tetraenoic acid)
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| An unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid constituent of the phospholipids of cell membranes. Precursor to a large family of eicosanoids.1,2 Acts as a second messenger independent of metabolism.3-6 Retrograde messenger in long-term potentiation in the nervous system.7 Inhibits Ras-GAP.8 | | | Catalog # | A3304 | | Physical Appearance | Colorless oil | | Purity | ~99% (GC: 20% DEGS-PS 210°C isotherm; N2 30ml/min; TLC) | | Solubility | Soluble in ethyl ether, hexane, and methylene chloride. | | Source: Natural from plant material | | Storage and Stability | Store, as supplied, at -20°C, for up to 1 year. Store solutions under an inert atmosphere in solvent purged with nitrogen or argon at -20°C for up to 3 months. Product subject to oxidation. Protect from air. This is not sterile. | | CAS Number | 506-32-1 | | Molecular Formula | C20H32O2 | | Molecular Weight | 304.45 | | Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. |
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