LN-253928
Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester , 0.95&0.99 , 84494-70-2
Synonym(s):
cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester
Update time: 2023-04-23
PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 417.0±34.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.909±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Clear Colourless |
Description and Uses
Ethyl icosapentate is an ester of a polyunsaturated acid derived from fish oil. It is reported to decrease platelet aggregation, reduce blood viscosity and increase erythrocyte deformability.
Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester is used in the treatment of ischemic brain damage and reduce injury. Also used in the therapeutic treatment of statin-treated patients with persistent high triglycerides.
