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Arachidonic Acid, MP Biomedicals
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500 mg
Description
- If ethanol is undesirable, arachidonic acid may be dissolved in acetonitrile, DMF, or DMSO
- Simply evaporate the ethanol under a gentle stream of nitrogen (be certain not to evaporate the material to dryness) and redissolve the arachidonic acid in the solvent of choice
- Just prior to use, make dilutions of the stock solution into aqueous buffer or isotonic saline to bring the arachidonic acid to the desired concentration
- Ensure that the residual amount of organic solvent is insignificant, since organic solvents may have physiologic effects at low concentrations
- A control using the solvent in the absence of the prostaglandin will address this potential variable
- We do not recommend storing the aqueous solution for more than one day
- It is difficult to obtain aqueous solutions of arachidonic acid directly
- However, an organic solvent free solution of arachidonic acid can be prepared using concentrated basic buffers (pH > 8.0 and ionic strength not less than 0.1 M). Add 400 µL of cold buffer (0°C) per mg of arachidonic acid and agitate vigorously and/or ultrasonicate

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -49°C (literature) |
Color | Colorless |
Boiling Point | 170°C (0.2 mmHg (literature)) |
Linear Formula | C20H32O2 |
Quantity | 500 mg |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform(50mg/mL) and absolute ethanol (10mg/mL)(Lit.) |
Formula Weight | 304.5 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Grade | Cell Culture Reagent |
Physical Form | Liquid |
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Safety and Handling
Recommended Storage | -20°C. Store Desiccated. Protect from light. Store under nitrogen. |
WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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