Abstract
A novel, facile synthesis of 5,6-trans-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (5,6-trans-EET) from 5,6-trans-arachidonic acid by iodolactonization and alkaline de-iodation is described along with characterization by mass spectrometry (LC-MS, negative ions) and NMR and comparison with 5,6-cis-EET.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid / chemical synthesis
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid / chemistry
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid / isolation & purification
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Arachidonic Acid / metabolism
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
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Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization*
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Stereoisomerism
Substances
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Arachidonic Acid
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5,6-epoxy-8,11,14-eicosatrienoic acid
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8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid