6,9,12,15-octadecatetraenoic acid

• CAT Number: M028144
• CAS Number: 119798-44-6
• Molecular Formula: C20H32O2
• Molecular Weight: 304.5
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ethyl Stearidonate;Moroctic Acid ethyl ester
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (6E,9E,12E,15E)-octadeca-6,9,12,15-tetraenoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H28O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h3-4,6-7,9-10,12-13H,2,5,8,11,14-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b4-3+,7-6+,10-9+,13-12+
• InChIKey: RIDOSNBWMUADGT-AFSLFLIVSA-N
• SMILES: CC/C=C/C/C=C/C/C=C/C/C=C/CCCCC(=O)O

6,9,12,15-Octadecatetraenoic acid(CAT: M028144) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with 18 carbon atoms and four cis double bonds located at the 6th, 9th, 12th, and 15th carbon positions. Structurally related to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it plays a role in lipid metabolism and membrane fluidity. This compound is of interest in nutritional, biochemical, and pharmaceutical research for its potential anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, and neuroprotective effects. It may serve as a metabolic precursor or analog in studies on eicosanoid biosynthesis and signaling pathways. Additionally, it is used in lipidomics and the formulation of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and cosmetic emulsions.