6,9,12,15-Hexadecatetraenoic acid-ethyl ester

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
845779-89-7

[ Name ]:
6,9,12,15-Hexadecatetraenoic acid-ethyl ester

Biological Activity

[Description]:

6,9,12,15-Hexadecatetraenoic acid-ethyl ester is an orally active n-1PUFA. 6,9,12,15-Hexadecatetraenoic acid-ethyl ester intake can reduce plasma triglyceride content in mice[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease

[References]

[1]. Hosomi R, 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. 2021 May 1;70(5):703-712.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C18H28O2

[ Molecular Weight ]:
276.41

Related Compounds