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
Formal name: 8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoic acid
Synonyms: cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid|DGLA|γ-Homolinolenic Acid
Molecular weight: 306.5
CAS: 1783-84-2
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solution in ethanol