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Arachidonic acid

99%

Synonym(s):

cis,cis,cis,cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-tetraenoic acid, Immunocytophyte

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4CH2CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
506-32-1
Molecular Weight:
304.47
EC Number:
208-033-4
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
329752419
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1713889
MDL number:
MFCD00004417
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assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4872 (lit.)

bp

169-171 °C/0.15 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−49 °C (lit.)

density

0.922 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(CCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC)=O

InChI

1S/C20H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2-5,8,11,14,17-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-,16-15-

InChI key

YZXBAPSDXZZRGB-DOFZRALJSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Arachidonic acid (AA) is an unsaturated ω6 fatty acid constituent of the phospholipids of cell membranes. Phospholipase A2 releases AA from the membrane phospholipids in response to inflammation. AA is subsequently metabolized to prostaglandins and thromboxanes by at least two cyclooxygenase (COX) isoforms, to leukotrienes and lipoxins by lipoxygenases, and to epoxyeicosatrienoic acids via cytochrome p450-catalyzed metabolism. AA and its metabolites play important roles in a variety of biological processes, including signal transduction, smooth muscle contraction, chemotaxis, cell proliferation and differentiation, and apoptosis. AA has been demonstrated to bind to the a subunit of G protein and inhibit the activity of Ras GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs). Cellular uptake of AA is energy dependent and involves protein-facilitated transport across the plasma membrane.
Arachidonic acid and its metabolites play important roles in a variety of biological processes, including signal transduction, smooth muscle contraction, chemotaxis, cell proliferation and differentiation, and apoptosis.
Arachidonic acid stimulates adhesion of MDA-MB-435 human metastatic cancer cells to extracellular matrix molecules (collagen IV and vitronectin) .

Other Notes

See Chem. Eng. News., 61(33), 2 (1983).

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hcodes

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

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Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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Jesmond Dalli et al.
FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 27(7), 2573-2583 (2013-03-19)
Maresins are produced by macrophages from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and exert potent proresolving and tissue homeostatic actions. Maresin 1 (MaR1; 7R,14S-dihydroxy-docosa-4Z,8E,10E,12Z,16Z,19Z-hexaenoic acid) is the first identified maresin. Here, we investigate formation, stereochemistry, and precursor role of 13,14-epoxy-docosahexaenoic acid, an intermediate
Peter Willatts et al.
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 98(2), 536S-542S (2013-06-21)
Evidence is accumulating that a dietary supply of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) enhances the development of attention and efficient information processing in infants. However, it is uncertain whether LC-PUFAs in infancy influence cognitive development in later childhood. The objective
Tamás Decsi et al.
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 98(2), 543S-548S (2013-07-05)
We summarize data on the potential interaction of trans isomeric fatty acids [trans fatty acids (TFAs)] with the availability of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in the perinatal period. Today, TFA intakes in pregnant and lactating women can be estimated
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