Arachidonic Acid

**Definition:** An unsaturated, essential fatty acid. It is found in animal and human fat as well as in the liver, brain, and glandular organs, and is a constituent of animal phosphatides. It is formed by the synthesis from dietary linoleic acid and is a precursor in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes.

**Tree numbers:** - D10.251.355.255.100.100 - D10.251.355.310.166.100

**Synonyms:** - (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid - Vitamin F