Description

5-Ketoeicosatetraenoic Acid is a specialized eicosanoid derivative, a key intermediate in the study of lipid metabolism and inflammatory pathways. This compound is of significant value for researchers and developers in the life sciences sector, providing a crucial building block for biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by professionals in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and advanced academic research focusing on eicosanoid biology and related therapeutic areas.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and intermediate in the study of lipoxygenase and cytochrome P450 metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key synthetic precursor for the development of novel anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving lipid mediators.
• Cell Signaling Studies: Employed in vitro to investigate the role of oxylipins in cellular communication, inflammation, and immune response.
• Analytical Standard: Utilized as a high-purity standard for method development and validation in analytical techniques like LC-MS and HPLC for lipidomics.
• Enzymology: Acts as a substrate or product analog in enzymatic assays to study the activity and inhibition of specific eicosanoid-producing enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ketoeicosatetraenoic Acid
CAS No.	151392-38-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₀O₃
Molecular Weight	318.45 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Keto-ETE; 5-Oxo-ETE; 5-Oxoeicosatetraenoic Acid; (6E,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5-Oxoeicosa-6,8,11,14-tetraenoic Acid; 5-KETO-EICOSATETRAENOIC ACID; 5-Keto-20:4; 5-Oxo-6E,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraenoic Acid; 5-KETE
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Quality Control

Our 5-Ketoeicosatetraenoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC purity analysis and structural confirmation (NMR, MS), to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

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 sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Mass spectrum conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area Percent)
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, dimethylformamide

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