CAS 506-32-1|Arachidonic acid

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 506-32-1|Arachidonic acid, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameArachidonic acid
CAS Number506-32-1Molecular Weight304.467
Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point407.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC20H32O2Melting Point−49 °C(lit.)
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point336.3±18.0 °C

Names

Namearachidonic acid
SynonymMore Synonyms

Arachidonic acid BiologicalActivity

DescriptionArachidonic acid is an essential fatty acid and a major constituent of biomembranes.
Related CatalogNatural Products >>Acids and AldehydesResearch Areas >>Inflammation/Immunology
Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

In VivoArachidonic acid (ARA) is converted into various lipid mediators, such as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which is involved in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)[1].
References

[1]. Tateishi N, et al. Dietary supplementation with arachidonic acid increases arachidonic acid content in paw, but does not affect arthritis severity or prostaglandin E2 content in rat adjuvant-induced arthritis model. Lipids Health Dis. 2015 Jan 16;14:3.

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point407.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point−49 °C(lit.)
Molecular FormulaC20H32O2
Molecular Weight304.467
Flash Point336.3±18.0 °C
Exact Mass304.240234
PSA37.30000
LogP6.91
Vapour Pressure0.0±2.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction1.501
InChIKeyYZXBAPSDXZZRGB-DOFZRALJSA-N
SMILESCCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCC(=O)O
Water SolubilityPRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE

Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
CE6675000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Arachidonic acid
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
506-32-1
LAST UPDATED :
199504
DATA ITEMS CITED :
6
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C20-H32-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
304.52
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QV4U3U3U3U6

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
39200 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
DOSE :
80 ug/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1 day(s) pre-mating
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Maternal Effects - uterus, cervix, vagina

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Ovary
DOSE/DURATION :
320 umol/L
REFERENCE :
PAACA3 Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research. (Waverly Press, 428 E. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21202) V.1- 1954- Volume(issue)/page/year: 27,95,1986 *** REVIEWS *** TOXICOLOGY REVIEW JACTDZ Journal of the American College of Toxicology. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1-12, 1982-1993. Discontinued. Volume(issue)/page/year: 12,481,1993 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - T1132 No. of Facilities: 27 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 79 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 60 (estimated)

Safety Information

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves;half-mask respirator (US);multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Hazard CodesF
Risk PhrasesR19
Safety PhrasesS24/25
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3
RTECSCE6675000
Packaging GroupI; II; III
Hazard Class6.1
HS Code2916190090

Customs

HS Code2916190090
Summary2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

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Synonyms

(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-Icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid
AA
Immunocytophyte
eicosatetraenoic acid
MFCD00004417
PUFA 20:4n-6
ARACHIDONIC ACID(RG)
5,8,11,14-Icosatetraenoic Acid
Arachidonic acid
Hydrazinecarboselenoamide
ARA
5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic Acid
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,8,11,14-Icosatetraenoic acid
C20:4 (cis-5,8,11,14)
20:4n-6
5,8,11,14-all-cis-Eicosatetraenoic acid
5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-
5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-
Arachidonate
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
Arachidonic
EINECS 208-033-4
(all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
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