Arachidonic Acid

Arachidonic Acid

AKA “506-32-1, (5Z, 8Z, 11Z, 14Z)-icosa-5, 8, 11, 14-tetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-5, 14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, cis-5, 5Z, 14Z-eicosatetraenoic acid, 5, (all-Z)-, all-cis-5, 14-eicosatetraenoic acid, 27YG812J1I, C20:4”

Acid

Ingredient Facts

Arachidonic acid

AKA: 506-32-1, (5Z, 8Z, 11Z, 14Z)-icosa-5, 8, 11, 14-tetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-5, 14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, Cis-5, 5Z, 14Z-eicosatetraenoic acid, 5, (all-Z)-, All-cis-5, 14-eicosatetraenoic acid, 27YG812J1I, C20:4

Acid · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Acid

Clean

Icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid

Formula

C20H32O2

Mol. Weight

304.50

CAS #

506-32-1

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid; [Merck Index]

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid identified in the early 20th century; used in skincare for its role in skin barrier function and anti-inflammatory properties.