Methyl arachidonate
Also known as: Methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoate, 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, methyl ester, (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-, 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, methyl ester, (all-Z)-, Arachidonic acid methyl ester, Methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,8,11,14-icosatetraenoate, Methyl cis-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoate, EINECS 219-900-1, MFCD00016775
Methyl arachidonate (CAS 2566-89-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C21H34O2 and a molecular weight of 318.493 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 403.9±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 102.0±24.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H304, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2566-89-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-8204-2
- Molecular Formula
- C21H34O2
- Molecular Weight
- 318.493 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 403.9±34.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 102.0±24.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 318.255890 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 7.47 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.486 |
| Additional Property | chloroform: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H304
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H410 — Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. White, Mary F, et al. The application of the polybromide yield in the estimation of methyl arachidonate in the methyl ester mixtures. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Volume: 26. Pages: 85-90. Journal.1949. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916190090 |
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| Summary | 2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl arachidonate?
The CAS number of Methyl arachidonate is 2566-89-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl arachidonate?
Methyl arachidonate has molecular formula C21H34O2 and molecular weight 318.493 g/mol.
Is Methyl arachidonate hazardous?
Methyl arachidonate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H304; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H336 — May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
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