Chemical Name: | 8,11,14,17-Eicosatetraenoic acid, (8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)- |
CAS Number: | 24880-40-8 |
Product Number: | AG002PQC(AGN-PC-0O885P) |
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MDL No: | MFCD00216033 |
Molecular Formula: | C20H32O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 304.4669 |
In chemical synthesis, (all-Z)-8,11,14,17-Eicosatetraenoic acid, also known as arachidonic acid, serves as a versatile building block due to its unsaturated nature and long carbon chain. This compound is commonly utilized in the production of various lipid-based materials, such as phospholipids, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes. Additionally, arachidonic acid can be employed as a precursor for the synthesis of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs), which are potent signaling molecules involved in various physiological processes. Its ability to undergo selective oxidation reactions makes it a valuable component in the creation of bioactive compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates.