Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Arachidic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M55576 |
| CAS Number: | 506-30-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C20H40O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 312.53 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 3 mg/mL; chloroform 15 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Arachidonic acid (Eicosanoic acid), an orally active long-chain fatty acid, is present in all mammalian cells, and is one of the most abundant polyunsaturated fatty acids present in human tissue. Arachidonic acid is an important mediator of inflammation. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |