Methyl arachidonate
SIGMA/A9298 - ≥99% (GC)
Synonym: Arachidonic acid methyl ester
CAS Number: 2566-89-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H34O2
Molecular Weight: 318.49
MDL Number: MFCD00016775
Linear Formula: C21H34O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (GC) |
| biological source | Mortierella alpina |
| form | liquid |
| functional group | ester |
| InChI | 1S/C21H34O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7- |
| InChI key | OFIDNKMQBYGNIW-ZKWNWVNESA |
| lipid type | omega FAs |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC=C/CC=C/CC=C/CC |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: |
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| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Unlike most unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters, methyl arachidonate is a potent activator of protein kinase C at 550 μM. At the low end of the effective concentration range, the effect is due to cyclooxygenase products, while lipoxygenase products mediate the effect at higher concentrations. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Unlike most unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters, methyl arachidonate is a potent activator of protein kinase C. |
| Packaging: | 50, 100 mg in ampule |
| Packaging: | Sealed ampule under vacuum. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (GC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |

