Description

Mead Acid CAS NO 20590-32-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) of significant biochemical interest, specifically an ω-9 eicosatrienoic acid. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the biosynthesis of other bioactive lipids and is a key biomarker for essential fatty acid deficiency. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and nutritional biochemistry sectors for advanced metabolic studies and the synthesis of specialized lipid derivatives.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A vital reference standard and substrate for studying fatty acid metabolism, desaturase enzyme activity, and the biosynthesis of eicosanoids.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a precursor or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in formulations targeting inflammatory pathways and metabolic disorders.
• Diagnostic Marker: Used in clinical and nutritional research as a specific biomarker to assess essential fatty acid (EFA) deficiency status.
• Nutritional Science: Employed in studies examining the impact of dietary lipids on health, cellular function, and disease models.
• Lipidomics & Analytical Standards: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for mass spectrometry (MS), gas chromatography (GC), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in lipid profiling.
• Cosmeceutical Research: Explored for potential applications in advanced skincare formulations due to its role in skin lipid metabolism and barrier function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mead Acid
CAS No.	20590-32-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight	306.48 g/mol
Synonyms	(5Z,8Z,11Z)-Eicosa-5,8,11-trienoic acid; 5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid; ω9-20:3; 20:3, n-9; 20:3ω9; Mead's acid; all-cis-5,8,11-Eicosatrienoic acid
EINECS	243-907-7

Quality Control

Our Mead Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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 container to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solvent Residue (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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