Description

cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid ethyl ester of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and biochemical research. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard for the development of lipid-based pharmaceuticals, bioactive molecules, and specialized nutritional products. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking to innovate in lipid chemistry and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) and other bioactive lipid compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in enzymatic studies, lipid metabolism research, and cell signaling pathway analysis.
• Nutraceutical Development: Serves as a precursor for the formulation of advanced fatty acid supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: An important intermediate in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules with specific cis-diene configurations.
• Cosmetic Actives: Employed in the development of high-end skincare formulations targeting skin barrier function and lipid restoration.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a certified reference material for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) in lipidomics and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	103213-62-3
Molecular Formula	C22H40O2
Molecular Weight	336.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl cis-11,14-Eicosadienoate; 11Z,14Z-Eicosadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 11Z,14Z-Eicosadienoate; Ethyl (11Z,14Z)-Icosadienoate; 11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid, Ethyl Ester, (11Z,14Z)-; Ethyl (Z,Z)-11,14-Eicosadienoate; Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester C20:2 (n-6); FAEE C20:2
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Quality Control

Our cis-11,14-Eicosadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with your specified requirements for research and production use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and ensure long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (cis,cis)	≥ 99.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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