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Arachidonic Acid

MESHD016718

An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.

Synonyms

  • (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
  • Vitamin F
  • Arachidonic Acid, Sodium Salt
  • Sodium Arachidonate
  • Arachidonate, Sodium
  • Arachidonic Acid, Cesium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer
  • Arachidonic Acid, Cerium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer
  • Arachidonic Acid, Potassium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer
  • Arachidonic Acid, (all-Z)-Isomer, 1-(14)C-Labeled
  • Arachidonic Acid, Ammonium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer
  • Arachidonic Acid, Zinc Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer
  • Arachidonic Acid, Sodium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer
  • Arachidonic Acid, (all-Z)-isomer, 3H-Labeled
  • Arachidonic Acid, Lithium Salt, (all-Z)-Isomer

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:01.302Z