The molecule is a C20 polyunsaturated fatty acid having three triple bonds in the 5-, 8- and 11-positions. It has a role as an EC 1.13.11.31 (arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase) inhibitor. It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, an icosanoid, a long-chain fatty acid and an acetylenic fatty acid.
icosa-5,8,11-triynoic acid