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Thermo Scientific Chemicals cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J66060MC
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 âmethyl endâ 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.
Specifications
100 mg | |
-30°C to -10°C | |
C20H30O2 | |
EPA; Timnodonic acid | |
0.943 | |
-54° | |
cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid | |
1714433 |
Colorless | |
10417-94-4 | |
302.45 | |
93°C (199°F) | |
Air and Light Sensitive | |
Soluble in methanol | |
Oil |
Chemical Identifiers
10417-94-4 | |
C20H30O2 | |
EPA; Timnodonic acid |
Safety and Handling
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only