[02194625-CF] CAS 506-32-1 | Arachidonic acid | MP bio
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02194625-CF | CAS 506-32-1 | Arachidonic acid | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Arachidonic Acid
| SKU | 02194625-CF |
| Alternate Names | 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic Acid; Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-tetraenoic acid; Immunocytophyte |
| Application Notes | Arachidonic Acid is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. Arachidonic acid plays a key role in cellular regulation and is controlled through multiple interconnected pathways. |
| Base Catalog Number | 194625 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1713889 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Arachidonic acid (AA) is an unsaturated ω6 fatty acid constituent of the phospholipids of cell membranes. Phospholipase A2 releases AA from the membrane phospholipids in response to inflammation. AA is subsequently metabolized to prostaglandins and thromboxanes by at least two cyclooxygenase (COX) isoforms, to leukotrienes and lipoxins by lipoxygenases, and to epoxyeicosatrienoic acids via cytochrome p450-catalyzed metabolism. AA and its metabolites play important roles in a variety of biological processes, including signal transduction, smooth muscle contraction, chemotaxis, cell proliferation and differentiation, and apoptosis. AA has been demonstrated to bind to the a subunit of G protein and inhibit the activity of Ras GTPase-activating proteins (GAPs). Cellular uptake of AA is energy dependent and involves protein-facilitated transport across the plasma membrane. |
| Boiling Point | 170 °C at 1.50E-01 mm Hg |
| CAS # | 506-32-1 |
| EC Number | 208-033-4 |
| Format | Liquid |
| Grade | Cell Culture Grade |
| Hazard Statements | May form explosive peroxides. |
| Melting Point | -49.5 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C20H32O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 304.474 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, half-mask respirator, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge |
| Preparation Method | If ethanol is undesirable, arachidonic acid may be dissolved in acetonitrile, DMF, or DMSO. Simply evaporate the ethanol under a gentle stream of nitrogen (be certain not to evaporate the material to dryness) and redissolve the arachidonic acid in the solvent of choice.Just prior to use, make dilutions of the stock solution into aqueous buffer or isotonic saline to bring the arachidonic acid to the desired concentration. Ensure that the residual amount of organic solvent is insignificant, since organic solvents may have physiologic effects at low concentrations. A control using the solvent in the absence of the prostaglandin will address this potential variable. We do not recommend storing the aqueous solution for more than one day. It is difficult to obtain aqueous solutions of arachidonic acid directly. However, an organic solvent free solution of arachidonic acid can be prepared using concentrated basic buffers (pH > 8.0 and ionic strength not less than 0.1 M). Add 400 μL of cold buffer (0 °C) per mg of arachidonic acid and agitate vigorously and/or ultrasonicate. |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4872(Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | CE6675000 |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
