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Adrenic acid

Also known as (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-Docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid, 7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z-Docosatetraenoic acid, cis-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid

CAS 2091-25-0Formula C22H36O2Molar mass 332.53 g/mol
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Adrenic acid chemical structure, C22H36O2, CAS 2091-25-0
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CAS number
2091-25-0
Formula
C22H36O2
Molar mass
332.53 g/mol
HS code
291619
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Adrenic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

All-cis-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid is the all-cis-isomer of a C22 polyunsaturated fatty acid having four double bonds in the 7-, 10-, 13- and 16-positions. One of the most abundant fatty acids in the early human brain. It has a role as a human metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is an omega-6 fatty acid and a docosatetraenoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an all-cis-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid
CAS number
2091-25-0Other or deprecated CAS: 2692623-45-1, 28874-58-0
Molecular formula
C22H36O2
UNII
64F675W6EN
MDL number
MFCD00673435
InChIKey
TWSWSIQAPQLDBP-DOFZRALJSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H36O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24/h6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2-5,8,11,14,17-21H2,1H3,(H,23,24)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-,16-15-
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCCC(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCC(=O)O

Synonyms

  • (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-Docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid
  • 7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z-Docosatetraenoic acid
  • cis-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid
  • Sodium docosatetraenoate
  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid
  • all-cis-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid
  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-
  • Adrenic Acid (Solution In Ethanol)
  • FA 22:4
  • all-cis-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid
  • (All-Z)-7,10,13,16-docosatetraenoic acid
  • Adrenic Acid (22:4, n-6)
  • 7,10,13,16-docosatetraenoic acid, (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-
  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoate
  • (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid
  • 7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z-Docosatetraenoate
  • ADRENIC ACID (22:4 n-6)
  • Delta7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid
  • FA(22:4(7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z))
  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid (VAN) Adrenate
  • cis,cis,cis,cis-Docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraensaeure
  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid (VAN) Adrenic acid
  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid, (all-Z)- (8CI)
  • C22:4n-6,9,12,15, 22:4n6
  • cis-7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid, >=98% (GC)
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  • 7,10,13,16-Docosatetraenoic acid, (7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z)- (9CI)

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
332.53 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
332.2715 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
7calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
16calc.
Heavy atoms
24calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.59calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • algal metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • 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 Adrenic acid 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 Adrenic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Adrenic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Adrenic acid?

All-cis-docosa-7,10,13,16-tetraenoic acid is the all-cis-isomer of a C22 polyunsaturated fatty acid having four double bonds in the 7-, 10-, 13- and 16-positions. One of the most abundant fatty acids in the early human brain. It has a role as a human metabolite and an algal metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Adrenic acid?

The CAS registry number of Adrenic acid is 2091-25-0. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 2692623-45-1, 28874-58-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Adrenic acid?

The molecular formula of Adrenic acid is C22H36O2 and its molar mass is 332.53 g/mol.

What is Adrenic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Adrenic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory, algal metabolite, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite and 2 more.

Is Adrenic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Adrenic acid 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 Adrenic acid?

Adrenic acid 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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