A polyunsaturated fatty ester
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6(Z),9(Z),12(Z),15(Z)-Hexadecatetraenoic Acid ethyl ester

Item No. 36842

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Technical Information
Formal Name
6Z,9Z,12Z,15-hexadecatetraenoic acid, ethyl ester
CAS Number
845779-89-7
Synonyms
  • Ethyl 6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)15(Z)-Hexadecatetraenoate
  • SFE 18:4
Molecular Formula
C18H28O2
Formula Weight
276.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solution in ethanol
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Ethanol: soluble
SMILES
C=CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC(OCC)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C18H28O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20-4-2/h3,6-7,9-10,12-13H,1,4-5,8,11,14-17H2,2H3/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-
InChi Key
SLXBQEDLVODPNT-QNEBEIHSSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)15(Z)-Hexadecatetraenoic Acid ethyl ester is a polyunsaturated fatty ester.1 Dietary administration of 6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)15(Z)-hexadecatetraenoic acid ethyl ester reduces plasma triglyceride content in mice.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Hosomi, R., Tanizaki, T., Ikawa, S., et al. Effect of 6,9,12,15-hexadecatetraenoic acid (C16:4n-1)-ethyl ester on lipid content and fatty acid composition in the blood and organs of mice. J. Oleo. Sci. 70(5), 703-712 (2021).