Eicosapentaenoic Acid – 250 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
10417-94-4
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
De Minimis - 1170 / 3

EPA is an ω-3 fatty acid abundantly available in marine organisms. It is oxygenated by COX-1 and COX-2 at rates of about 5% and 30%, respectively, compared to arachidonic acid.{16250} EPA has been shown to offer protection against coronary heart disease, thrombosis, ischemic brain injury, scaly dermatitis, and some inflammatory diseases.{32,208}  

 

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Description

EPA is an ω-3 fatty acid abundantly available in marine organisms. It is a poor substrate for COX-1.{1067} EPA has been shown to offer protection against coronary heart disease, thrombosis, ischemic brain injury, scaly dermatitis, and some inflammatory diseases.{32,208}


Formal name: 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoic acid

Synonyms:  EPA|Timnodonic Acid

Molecular weight: 302.5

CAS: 10417-94-4

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A solution in ethanol


Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Fatty Acids||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Fatty Acids