Leukotriene B4

Tocris Bioscience | Catalog # 2307

BLT1/BLT2 receptor agonist and potent chemotactic factor
Tocris Bioscience

Key Product Details

Description

BLT1/BLT2 receptor agonist and potent chemotactic factor

Alternative Names

LTB4,5,12-DiHETE
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Product Description

Leukotriene B4 is a potent lipid inflammatory mediator derived from the 5-lipoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism. Binds to BLT1 and BLT2 receptors and acts as a potent chemotactic agent and activator of leukocytes. Also displays antiviral activity towards DNA viruses and retroviruses.

Product Specifications for Leukotriene B4

Molecular Weight

336.47

Formula

C20H32O4

Storage

Store at -20°C

Purity

≥95% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

(5S,6Z,8E,10E,12R,14Z)-5,12-Dihydroxy-6,8,10,14-eicosatetraenoic acid

CAS Number

71160-24-2

PubChem ID

5280492

InChI Key

VNYSSYRCGWBHLG-AMOLWHMGSA-N

SMILES

O[C@@H](CCCC(O)=O)\C=C/C=C/C=C/[C@H](O)C/C=C\CCCCC

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Solubility

Solubility Soluble in ethanol (supplied pre-dissolved in anhydrous ethanol, 50µg/ml)

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Background References

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Product Documents for Leukotriene B4

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Leukotriene B4

For research use only

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