Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Arachidonic Acid (CAS: 506-32-1)?
Answer
Arachidonic acid (CAS: 506-32-1) is used in pharmaceuticals for research into inflammation and immune responses. It also serves as a dietary supplement in food products and is employed in the production of specialty oils. In industrial applications, it is used as a raw material for synthetic chemistry and in research for studying lipid metabolism and cellular signaling.
About
CAS No
506-32-1
English Name
Arachidonic Acid
Molecular Formula
C20H32O2
Molecular Weight
304.47 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(=O)O
InChIKey
YZXBAPSDXZZRGB-DOFZRALJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
