EicosapentaenoicAcid , ≥98% , 25378-27-2

Synonym(s):
CLGI;EPA;EPO;Timnodonic acid;TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1

CAS NO.：25378-27-2

Empirical Formula: C20H30O2

Molecular Weight: 302.45

MDL number: MFCD00065716

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: −54-−53 °C(lit.)
• Density: 0.943 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.4977(lit.)
• storage temp.: −20°C
• form: liquid

Description and Uses

Eicosa pentaenoic acid ( EPA or also icosapentaenoic acid ) is an omega-3 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:5(n-3). It also has the trivial name timnodonic acid. In chemical structure, EPA is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and five cis double bonds; the first double bond is located at the third carbon from the omega end.
EPA is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that acts as a precursor for prostaglandin-3 (which inhibits platelet aggregation), thromboxane-3, and leukotriene-5 groups (all eicosanoids).

eicosapentaenoic acid is also known as ePA. With emollient and skin-conditioning properties, this omega-3 fatty acid helps repair and maintain the skin barrier functions. It is said to improve the structure and function of the skin cell membrane. In addition, it may also have anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Safety

• Hazard Codes: C
• Risk Statements: 34
• Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR: UN 3265 8/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 8-10-23
• Toxicity: human,TDLo,oral,560mg/kg (560mg/kg),BLOOD: OTHER CHANGES,Lancet. Vol. 2, Pg. 197, 1981.