Description

5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid, Methyl Ester is a high-purity methyl ester derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, serving as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and biochemical research. Its defined structure makes it a valuable building block for producing specialized lipids, bioactive molecules, and for use in metabolic studies. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise, high-quality lipid intermediates.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in studies of fatty acid metabolism, eicosanoid biosynthesis, and lipid signaling pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic precursor for the development of novel lipid-based drug candidates and pro-drugs.
• Nutritional Science: Employed in the research and development of specialized nutritional supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for the synthesis of complex natural products, labeled compounds, and other specialized esters.
• Analytical Standards: Utilized as a high-purity calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for accurate lipid profiling and quantification.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2463-03-8
Molecular Formula	C21H36O2
Molecular Weight	320.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5,8,11-Eicosatrienoate; (5Z,8Z,11Z)-5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Mead Acid Methyl Ester; 5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z)-icosa-5,8,11-trienoate; 20:3 n-9 Methyl Ester; δ5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	219-552-6

Quality Control

Every batch of 5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic Acid, Methyl Ester is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to meet the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This product is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%

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