Dihomo-γ-Linolenic Acid
Catalogue number:
CAY90230-500 mg
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Size:
500 mg
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This product is for research use only and is not for human consumption or therapeutic use.
CAS Number:
1783-84-2
Purity:
≥98%
Formulation:
A 100 mg/ml solution in ethanol
Molecular Formula:
C20H34O2
Molecular Weight:
306.5
Alternative Names:
8z,11z,14z-
Product Description:
An elongation product of γ-linolenic acid (18:3), rapidly metabolized by fatty acid desaturases to produce arachidonic acid (20:4); metabolized through the cyclooxygenase pathway to produce 1-series prostaglandins; can reduce atopic dermatitis and atherosclerosis when added to the diet of mice
