H410:Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P201:Obtain special instructions before use.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P281:Use personal protective equipment as required.
P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Description
8(R)-HETE is biosynthesized by lipoxygenation of arachidonic acid in marine invertebrates such as gorgonian corals and starfish. Stereochemical assignment of the (R) enantiomer is based on comparison of chiral HPLC retention times to published results.