Eicosapentaenoic acid

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SKU:: 274877
Molecular Weight:: 302.45
Purity:: ≥96%
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 10417-94-4
Format:: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Extra Details:: Important polyunsaturated fatty acid of the marine food chain that serves as a precursor for the prostaglandin-3 and thromboxane-3 families. It differs from arachidonic acid (the eicosatetraenoic acid that is a precursor for the prostaglandin and thromboxane-2 families) by the extra double bond between the third and fourth carbons from the “methyl end” of the molecule. Antilipemic. Synonyms: (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid; (all-Z)-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid; EPA; EPA 45G; Icosapent; Icosapentaenoic Acid; Incromega E 7010SR; Ropufa 70; Timnodonic Acid CAS No: 10417-94-4 Molecular Formula: C20H30O2 Molecular Weight: 302.45 Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid Purity: ≥98% Melting Point: -54°C Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at 4°C Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.