Description

5,6-Dehydroarachidonic Acid is a specialized, high-purity derivative of arachidonic acid, a key polyunsaturated fatty acid involved in eicosanoid biosynthesis. This compound serves as a critical biochemical tool and a valuable synthetic intermediate for advanced research in lipid signaling and inflammation pathways. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on developing novel therapeutics and analytical standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in studies of lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase enzyme pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate for the preparation of novel eicosanoid analogs and drug candidates targeting inflammatory diseases.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS methods in lipidomics and metabolomics research.
• Cell Signaling Studies: Employed in vitro to investigate the role of specific arachidonic acid metabolites in cellular processes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for the synthesis of complex, biologically active lipid molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Dehydroarachidonic Acid
CAS No.	58688-54-3
Molecular Formula	C20H30O2
Molecular Weight	302.45 g/mol
Synonyms	(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Dehydroicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic Acid; 5,6-Didehydroarachidonic Acid; all-cis-5,6-Dehydro-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic Acid; 5,6-Dehydro-AA; 5,6-DHAA
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dehydroarachidonic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific research-grade requirements upon request.

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. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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