Description

(8Z,11Z,13E,15S)-15-Hydroxyicosa-8,11,13-Trienoic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain hydroxy fatty acid derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and development. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in the study of lipid metabolism, inflammation pathways, and eicosanoid signaling. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on prostaglandin analogs, leukotriene research, and novel therapeutic agent synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as a critical reference material and analytical standard in lipidomics and metabolomics studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel anti-inflammatory agents and eicosanoid-based therapeutics.
• Cell Signaling Studies: Applied in vitro and in vivo to investigate the biological roles of hydroxy fatty acids and their metabolites.
• Enzymology Substrate: Acts as a substrate for studying the activity of lipoxygenases, cyclooxygenases, and other lipid-modifying enzymes.
• Specialty Synthesis: A valuable building block for the custom synthesis of complex lipids, labeled probes, and bioactive molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(8Z,11Z,13E,15S)-15-Hydroxyicosa-8,11,13-Trienoic Acid
CAS No.	13-16-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₄O₃
Molecular Weight	322.48 g/mol
Synonyms	15-HETE; 15(S)-HETE; 15S-Hydroxy-5Z,8Z,11Z,13E-eicosatetraenoic Acid; 15-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid; (15S)-15-Hydroxy-5Z,8Z,11Z,13E-eicosatetraenoic Acid; 15(S)-Hydroxy-5,8,11,13-eicosatetraenoic Acid; 15-Hydroxyicosa-8,11,13-trienoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (8Z,11Z,13E,15S)-15-Hydroxyicosa-8,11,13-Trienoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for analytical reference materials to support your critical research and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the product to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, and common organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.