ARACHIDONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

Synonym(s):5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid ethyl ester;Arachidonic acid ethyl ester

CAS NO.：1808-26-0
Empirical Formula: C22H36O2
Molecular Weight: 332.52
MDL number: MFCD00038340
EINECS: 217-314-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:59:19

What is ARACHIDONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless oil

The Uses of ARACHIDONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

Arachidonic Acid ethyl ester is an emollient with healing and smoothing properties that is also reported as appropriate for use in indoor tanning preparations. It is the ester of ethyl alcohol and arachidonic acid. A modified form of ethyl arachidonate can reduce the possibility of irritation that can result from using straight ethyl arachidonate.

The Uses of ARACHIDONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

Arachidonic acid (AA) is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid constituent of the phospholipids of cell membranes. Phospholipase A2 releases AA from the membrane phospholipids in response to inflammation.

What are the applications of Application

Arachidonic Acid ethyl ester is a fatty acid ethyl ester that increases cytosolic Ca2+ concentration

Definition

ChEBI: A long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of arachidonic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Arachidonic acid ethyl ester is a more lipophilic form of arachidonic acid and can be incorporated into dietary regimens or fed to cultured cells as a source of exogenous arachidonate.It is one of the fatty acid ethyl esters that increase cytosolic Ca²⁺ concentration leading to pancreatic acinar cell injury due to excessive consumption of ethanol.

Properties of ARACHIDONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

Boiling point:	418.1±34.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	0.899±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	−20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Very Slightly)
form	liquid
color	Clear Colorless
Stability:	Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
InChI	InChI=1S/C22H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24-4-2/h8-9,11-12,14-15,17-18H,3-7,10,13,16,19-21H2,1-2H3/b9-8-,12-11-,15-14-,18-17-
CAS DataBase Reference	1808-26-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for ARACHIDONIC ACID ETHYL ESTER

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.