20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid
Also known as: 20-HETE, 20-Hydroxyarachidonic acid, 20-Hydroxy arachidonic acid, 20-Hydroxyarachlidonic acid, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-20-Hydroxy-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-20-hydroxyicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid, 20-Hydroxy-(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosatetraenoic acid, 20-Hydroxyeicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-tetraenoic acid, 20-Hydroxyicosatetraenoic acid, 20-Hydroxyicosatetraenoate, 20-hydroxy-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid, 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, 20-hydroxy-, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-, ω-Hydroxyarachidonic acid, 20-HETE Lipid Maps MS Standard
20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid (CAS 79551-86-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C20H32O3 and a molecular weight of 320.47 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 482.0±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 259.4±21.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79551-86-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1956404-6
- Molecular Formula
- C20H32O3
- Molecular Weight
- 320.47 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 482.0±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 259.4±21.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 320.235138 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 4.91 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.515 |
| Storage Conditions | −20°C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Zou AP, Fleming JT, Falck JR, 20-HETE is an endogenous inhibitor of the large-conductance Ca(2+)-activated K+ channel in renal arterioles. Am J Physiol. 1996 Jan;270(1 Pt 2):R228-37. [2]. Schwartzman M, Ferreri NR, Carroll MA, Renal cytochrome P450-related arachidonate metabolite inhibits (Na+ + K+)ATPase. Nature. 1985 Apr 18-24;314(6012):620-2. [3]. Ding Y, Wu CC, Garcia V, 20-HETE INDUCES REMODELING OF RENAL RESISTANCE ARTERIES INDEPENDENT OF BLOOD PRESSURE ELEVATION IN HYPERTENSION. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2013 Jul 3. [Epub ahead of print] [4]. Lai G, Wu J, Liu X, 20-HETE induces hyperglycemia through the cAMP/PKA-PhK-GP pathway. Mol Endocrinol. 2012 Nov;26(11):1907-16. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid?
The CAS number of 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid is 79551-86-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid?
20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid has molecular formula C20H32O3 and molecular weight 320.47 g/mol.
Is 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid hazardous?
20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid?
For 20-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid, Upstream Products: 4-Penten-1-ol.
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