Arachidonic acid
Agent Name
Arachidonic acid
CAS Number
506-32-1
Formula
C20-H32-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid; (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,8,11,14-Eikosatetraensaeure; (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid; 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-; Icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid; [ChemIDplus] (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid; [Merck Index]
Category
Fatty Acids and Fats
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Essential fatty acid for animals and humans; Used as a nutrient and for the treatment of eczema in dogs and swine; [Merck Index]
Comments
May form explosive peroxides; May cause irritation; Targets the female reproductive system; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.55E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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