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