Description

8,11,14-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity methyl ester derivative of the polyunsaturated fatty acid, 8,11,14-Icosatrienoic acid. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly for studies involving eicosanoid biosynthesis and lipid metabolism. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors who require well-defined lipid molecules for analytical and developmental work.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or reference standard in studies of lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase pathways for eicosanoid production.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) and other bioactive lipid molecules.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) for the quantification of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs).
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for use in the formulation of advanced lipid-based supplements targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis due to its reactive conjugated triene structure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8,11,14-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	17364-32-8
Molecular Formula	C21H36O2
Molecular Weight	320.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 8,11,14-Icosatrienoate; Methyl all-cis-8,11,14-Icosatrienoate; 8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Mead Acid Methyl Ester; 5Z,8Z,11Z-Eicosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z)-eicosa-5,8,11-trienoate; 20:3 n-9 Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 8,11,14-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its property of being easily oxidized, long-term storage is recommended under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between -20°C to -10°C. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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