cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid
SIAL/44864 - analytical standard
Synonym: EPA; Timnodonic acid
CAS Number: 10417-94-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H30O2
Molecular Weight: 302.45
MDL Number: MFCD00065716
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2CH=CH)5(CH2)3CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98.5% (GC) |
biological source | fish oil |
density | 0.943 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
functional group | carboxylic acid |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C20H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
InChI key | JAZBEHYOTPTENJ-JLNKQSITSA |
mp | −54-−53 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC/C=CC/C=CC/C=CC/C=C |
storage temp. | −20°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | This analyticalstandard can also be used as follows: • Optimization of capillary zone electrophoresis procedurecoupled with direct absorption UV detection (CZE-UV) to determine eicosapentaenoicacid and docosahexaenoic acids after their methylation in 10 different samplesof commercial omega-3 supplements • Simultaneous determination of eicosapentaenoic acid,docosahexaenoic acid, and arachidonic acid in human plasma samples by high-performanceliquid chromatography-electroche • Separation, identification, and quantification of eicosapentaenoicacid, docosahexaenoic acid, and arachidonic acid in human plasma samples by high-performanceliquid chromatography combined with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | 5-Lipoxygenase inhibitor; reduces thromboxane A2 production. |
General description: | cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapenta |
Other Notes: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 200.1 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 93.4 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.5% (GC) |
mp | −54-−53 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.943 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |