Thermo Scientific Chemicals cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
15497269	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J66060.MC	100 mg
15407279	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J66060.ME	500 mg

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10417-94-4
• Molecular Formula: C20H30O2
• Synonym: EPA; Timnodonic acid

Specifications

• Description: Colorless
• CAS: 10417-94-4
• Formula Weight: 302.45
• Flash Point: 93°C (199°F)
• Sensitivity: Air and Light Sensitive
• Solubility: Soluble in methanol
• Form: Oil
• InChI Key: JAZBEHYOTPTENJ-JLNKQSITSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid

• Content And Storage: -30°C to -10°C
• Molecular Formula: C20H30O2
• Synonym: EPA; Timnodonic acid
• Density: 0.943
• Melting Point: -54°
• Product Type: cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid
• Beilstein: 1714433
• SMILES: CC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCC(O)=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 302.46

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C; Store under Argon

RUO – Research Use Only