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Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

5,6-Eet

Also known as (8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Epoxyeicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid, (8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Epoxyicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid, (+-)5,6-EpETrE

CAS 87173-80-6Formula C20H32O3Molar mass 320.47 g/mol
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5,6-Eet chemical structure, C20H32O3, CAS 87173-80-6
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CAS number
87173-80-6
Formula
C20H32O3
Molar mass
320.47 g/mol
HS code
291619
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is 5,6-Eet?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

5,6-EET is an EET obtained by formal epoxidation of the 5,6-double bond of arachidonic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 5,6-EET(1-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-[3-[(2Z,5Z,8Z)-tetradeca-2,5,8-trienyl]oxiran-2-yl]butanoic acid
CAS number
87173-80-6Other or deprecated CAS: 81246-84-6
Molecular formula
C20H32O3
InChIKey
VBQNSZQZRAGRIX-QNEBEIHSSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H32O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-15-18-19(23-18)16-14-17-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13,18-19H,2-5,8,11,14-17H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCC1OC1CCCC(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CC1C(O1)CCCC(=O)O

Synonyms

  • (8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Epoxyeicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid
  • (8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Epoxyicosa-8,11,14-trienoic acid
  • (+-)5,6-EpETrE
  • (+/-)5,6-EpETrE
  • 5,6-epoxy-8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoic acid
  • 5,6-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid
  • 5,6-EpETrE
  • 4-[3-[(2Z,5Z,8Z)-tetradeca-2,5,8-trienyl]oxiran-2-yl]butanoic acid
  • 4-{3-[(2Z,5Z,8Z)-tetradeca-2,5,8-trien-1-yl]oxiran-2-yl}butanoic acid
  • 5(6)-EpETrE
  • (+/-)-5,6-Epoxy-8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoic acid
  • 4-(3-((2Z,5Z,8Z)-tetradeca-2,5,8-trien-1-yl)oxiran-2-yl)butanoic acid
  • (plusmn)5,6-EpETrE
  • (+/-)5,6-Epoxyeicosa-8Z,11Z,14z-trienoic acid
  • 5(6)-EET
  • 5(6)-EET-[d11]
  • 5,6-epoxy-8,11,14-icosatrienoic acid
  • 5,6-epoxy-8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoate
  • 5,6-epoxy-8Z,11Z,14Z-icosatrienoic acid
  • 5(6)-Epoxy-8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoic acid
  • (plusmn)5,6-epoxy-8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoic acid
  • (8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Epoxyicosa-8,11,14-trienoate
  • (8Z,11Z,14Z)-5,6-Epoxyeicosa-8,11,14-trienoate
  • 2-Oxiranebutanoic acid, 3-(2Z,5Z,8Z)-2,5,8-tetradecatrien-1-yl-

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
320.47 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
320.2351 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.43calc.
Topological polar surface area
49.83 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
14calc.
Heavy atoms
23calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.65calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CO1

C1CO1

1 ring, 3 atoms, the Ethylene oxide ring system.

3,057 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 5,6-Eet is traded under.

HS 2916.19Indicative HS code

Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…

World exports in 2024
$674M
−9.6% vs 2023, imports $722M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China44.5%
  2. Germany15.3%
  3. India * partner reported11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States17.1%
  2. Netherlands7.8%
  3. South Korea7.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 5,6-Eet is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 5,6-Eet?

5,6-EET is an EET obtained by formal epoxidation of the 5,6-double bond of arachidonic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 5,6-EET(1-).

What is the CAS number of 5,6-Eet?

The CAS registry number of 5,6-Eet is 87173-80-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 81246-84-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 5,6-Eet?

The molecular formula of 5,6-Eet is C20H32O3 and its molar mass is 320.47 g/mol.

What is 5,6-Eet used for?

Known uses and roles of 5,6-Eet include building blocks in research and laboratory, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, mammalian metabolite, metabolite and 1 more.

Is 5,6-Eet hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for 5,6-Eet is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 5,6-Eet?

5,6-Eet is usually classified under HS code 291619 (Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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