Leukotriene A3 methyl ester – 25 µg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
83851-38-1
Storage:
-80
UN-No:
De Minimis - 1208 / 3

Biosynthesis of LTA3 occurs from 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid via the 5-LO pathway{689} and it is the putative intermediate in the biosynthesis of 3-series leukotrienes. LTA3 as a free acid is highly unstable. The methyl ester is stable and can be readily hydrolyzed to the free acid as needed.  

 

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Description

Biosynthesis of LTA3 occurs from 5,8,11-eicosatrienoic acid via the 5-LO pathway{689} and it is the putative intermediate in the biosynthesis of 3-series leukotrienes. LTA3 as a free acid is highly unstable. The methyl ester is stable and can be readily hydrolyzed to the free acid as needed.


Formal name: 5S-trans-5,6-oxido-7E,9E,11Z-eicosatrienoic acid, methyl ester

Synonyms:  LTA3 methyl ester

Molecular weight: 334.5

CAS: 83851-38-1

Purity: ≥97%

Formulation: A solution in hexane containing 1% triethylamine


Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Leukotrienes||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Lipoxygenase Pathways