Description

8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid is a polyunsaturated ω-6 fatty acid, specifically a 20-carbon chain with three cis-double bonds. This compound serves as a crucial biochemical intermediate in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and other eicosanoids, making it valuable for research and specialized synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers in pharmaceutical development, biochemistry, and nutritional science for metabolic studies and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the biosynthesis pathways of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other eicosanoids.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in lipidomics and drug discovery.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in cell culture and in vitro studies to investigate fatty acid metabolism, desaturation, and elongation processes.
• Nutritional Science: Serves as a model compound for research into the effects of specific polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on health and disease.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a building block or starting material for the synthesis of more complex lipid derivatives and labeled compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid
CAS No.	7324-41-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight	306.48 g/mol
Synonyms	all-cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid; Dihomo-γ-linolenic Acid (DGLA); (8Z,11Z,14Z)-Icosatrienoic Acid; 20:3, n-6; 20:3ω6; 8,11,14-Eicosenoic Acid; Mead Acid (isomer); Sciadonic Acid (isomer)
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Quality Control

Our 8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay by HPLC and identity confirmation by FT-IR and/or GC-MS, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and reference materials. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

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., nitrogen or argon) 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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