Methyl Arachidonate

Name: Methyl Arachidonate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032712

About Methyl Arachidonate

Methyl Arachidonate is a high-purity reference standard of Arachidonic acid carrying the CAS registry number 2566-89-4. Formula C21H34O2, molecular weight 318.5 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate. Alternative names: Arachidonic Acid Methyl Ester and arachidonate methyl ester.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a reference sample of Arachidonic acid, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl Arachidonate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Related to Arachidonic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Arachidonic acid.

Arachidonic acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl Arachidonate
Catalogue No.	VQ-032712
CAS Number	2566-89-4
IUPAC name	methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₄O₂
Molecular weight	318.5 g/mol
Exact mass	318.2559
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OFIDNKMQBYGNIW-ZKWNWVNESA-N
SMILES	CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(=O)OC
PubChem CID	6421258

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	6.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Arachidonic Acid Methyl Ester, arachidonate methyl ester, 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, methyl ester, (all-Z)-, Methyl all-cis-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoate, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosatetraenoate methyl ester, Arachidonic acid-methyl ester, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-Methyl icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate, Methyl cis-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoate, Arachidonic acid methylester, 1-O-methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosatetraenoate, 1-O-methyl-(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosatetraenoate, Methyl all-cis-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl Arachidonate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl Arachidonate is 2566-89-4. It is also known as Arachidonic Acid Methyl Ester, arachidonate methyl ester, 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, methyl ester, (all-Z)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl Arachidonate?

Methyl Arachidonate has the molecular formula C21H34O2 and a molecular weight of 318.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate.

What is Methyl Arachidonate used for?

Methyl Arachidonate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Arachidonic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl Arachidonate can I order?

We supply Methyl Arachidonate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl Arachidonate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl Arachidonate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl Arachidonate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Methyl Arachidonate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.