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Synthetic Communications
An International Journal for Rapid Communication of Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Volume 45, 2015 - Issue 1
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Original Articles

Synthesis of 14,15-EET from Arachidonic Acid Using Urea–Hydrogen Peroxide as the Oxidant

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Pages 105-110 | Received 09 Jul 2014, Published online: 20 Oct 2014
 

Abstract

14,15- Epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (14,15-EET) is an endogenous bioactive lipid with pharmacological benefits in multiple cardiovascular diseases. We describe here a practical synthesis of 14,15-EET from arachidonic acid using urea–hydrogen peroxide (UHP) as the oxidant.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We are grateful for Dr. Sanjiv Kaul for discussions and the Knight Cardiovascular Institute.

Notes

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