Leukotriene B4
SIGMA/L0517 - ~100 μg/mL in ethanol, ≥97%
Synonym: [5S,12R]
CAS Number: 71160-24-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H32O4
Molecular Weight: 336.47
EC Number: 200-578-6
MDL Number: MFCD00135630
Linear Formula: C20H32O4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97% |
| concentration | ~100 μg/mL in ethanol |
| form | liquid |
| InChI | 1S/C20H32O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | VNYSSYRCGWBHLG-AMOLWHMGSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC=C/C[C@@H](O)C=C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Proinflammatory agent. Stimulates c-Fos and c-Jun proto-oncogene transcription in human monocytes. Stimulates chemotaxis, aggregation, and degranulation of polymorphonuclear leukocytes. |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound is featured on the Leukotriene Receptors and Nuclear Receptors (PPARs) pages of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here . |
| Packaging: | Data sheet which accompanies each product includes special handling instructions. Except where noted, method for hydrolysis of methyl esters is also described. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F |
| Risk Statements | 11 |
| Safety Statements | 7-16 |
| RIDADR | UN1170 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethanol, solution |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 57.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 14.0 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |



