Description

7,10,13-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity methyl ester derivative of a polyunsaturated fatty acid. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in biochemical research and industrial synthesis. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in lipid metabolism studies and the production of advanced bioactive molecules.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and intermediate in the study of fatty acid metabolism, desaturase enzyme activity, and eicosanoid biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of specialized lipid-based drug candidates and prodrugs.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in research and development for novel ω-3 and ω-6 related nutritional supplements and functional food ingredients.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a high-purity calibration standard for Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of complex lipid mixtures.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing surfactants, lubricant additives, and other value-added oleochemical derivatives.
• Cell Culture & Biomedical Studies: Applied in in-vitro studies to investigate the effects of specific fatty acid esters on cell membrane fluidity and signaling.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,10,13-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	30223-51-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight	320.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 7,10,13-icosatrienoate; Methyl all-cis-7,10,13-icosatrienoate; 7,10,13-Eicosatrienoic acid methyl ester; Mead Acid Methyl Ester; 20:3 n-9 Methyl Ester; 20:3δ7,10,13 Methyl Ester; (7Z,10Z,13Z)-7,10,13-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 7,10,13-Icosatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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