CERILLIANT™ Arachidonic acid, 1.0 mg/mL in Ethanol, Sold by MilliporeSigma™ Supelco™

Certified reference material

Supplier:  MilliporeSigma Supelco A1221ML

Catalog No. 01-001-012

Description

A Certified Spiking Solution™ suitable for use in mass spectrometry-based fatty acid testing applications such as assessment of cardiovascular disease risk and fatty acid defficiency, and detection and quantification of arachidonic acid in nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. Arachidonic acid (cis-5,8,11,14), sometimes referred to as AA or ARA, is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. Studies suggests that ARA as well as other fatty acids can serve as biomarkers for cardiovascular disease, and nutritional and metabolic disorders.

Specifications

• CAS: 64-17-5, 506-32-1
• Melting Point: -49°C (lit.)
• MDL Number: MFCD00004417
• Concentration: 1.0 mg/mL in ethanol
• Synonym: cis,cis,cis,cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-tetraenoic acid, Immunocytophyte
• Packaging: Ampule
• Quantity: 1 mL

• Boiling Point: 169 to 171°C/0.15 mmHg (lit.)
• Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4CH2CH2CO2H
• UN Number: UN 1170 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethanol
• Density: 0.922 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
• Formula Weight: 304.47
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4872 (lit.)
• Flash Point: 14°C (57.2°F) - closed cup

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage : -20°C

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