Description

14,15-Episulfide Eicosatrienoic Acid is a specialized eicosanoid derivative featuring a sulfur-containing epoxide ring. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development due to its role as a potential bioactive lipid mediator and a key intermediate in the study of fatty acid metabolism pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for investigating inflammation, cell signaling, and as a precursor for synthesizing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe for studying the biological activity and metabolic pathways of epoxy fatty acids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates targeting inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases.
• Cell Signaling Studies: Employed in vitro and in vivo to investigate the role of lipid mediators in cellular communication and response mechanisms.
• Metabolomics & Lipidomics: Acts as an analytical standard for the identification and quantification of related metabolites in complex biological samples.
• Enzyme Inhibition/Activation Assays: Utilized to study the function of enzymes like cytochrome P450 epoxygenases and soluble epoxide hydrolases (sEH).

Basic Information

Product Name	14,15-Episulfide Eicosatrienoic Acid
CAS No.	98893-66-4
Molecular Formula	C20H32O2S
Molecular Weight	336.53 g/mol
Synonyms	14,15-Epithio-5Z,8Z,11Z-eicosatrienoic Acid; 14,15-ESTA; 14(15)-Epithio-5,8,11-eicosatrienoic Acid; 14,15-Epithio-EET; 14,15-Epithio-5Z,8Z,11Z-icosatrienoic Acid; 14,15-Epithio-20:3n-6; 14,15-ESETA; 14,15-Epoxy-20:3n-6 sulfide
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Quality Control

Our 14,15-Episulfide Eicosatrienoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high purity and structural identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent specifications. We support research and development with consistent quality and full traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to ensure long-term stability. The product is sensitive to strong acids and organic solvents; handle and store accordingly to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Assay	≥ 90% (by weight)
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, ethanol, and common organic solvents

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