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Mead Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 14602-39-2)

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Application:
Mead Acid Methyl Ester is an unsaturated fatty acid recognized as a general lipoxygenase inhibitor
CAS Number:
14602-39-2
Purity:
>97%
Molecular Weight:
320.5
Molecular Formula:
C21H36O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Mead Acid Methyl Ester is a compound of interest in the field of lipid research. It is often studied in the context of essential fatty acid deficiency, and in research applications it serves as an indicator of this state due to its accumulation in tissues when linoleic acid and arachidonic acid are scarce. In nutritional studies, Mead Acid Methyl Ester is analyzed to understand the mechanisms of fatty acid biosynthesis and metabolism. Researchers also utilize this compound to explore the regulation of inflammatory processes as it is involved in the synthesis of eicosanoids, signaling molecules that are integral in inflammation and cellular homeostasis. Additionally, it is used as a standard in chromatographic analyses to identify and quantify polyunsaturated fatty acids in various biological samples.


Mead Acid Methyl Ester (CAS 14602-39-2) References

  1. The depressive effects of 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3n-9) on osteoblasts.  |  Hamazaki, T., et al. 2009. Lipids. 44: 97-102. PMID: 18941818
  2. Suppression of arachidonic acid cascade-mediated apoptosis in aflatoxin B1-induced rat hepatoma cells by glucocorticoids.  |  Iida, N., et al. 1998. Carcinogenesis. 19: 1191-202. PMID: 9683177

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Mead Acid Methyl Ester, 1 mg

sc-200798
1 mg
$207.00