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.
GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We are grateful for Dr. Sanjiv Kaul for discussions and the Knight Cardiovascular Institute.
Notes
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