Eicosapentaenoic Acid (sodium salt) – 10 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
73167-03-0
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

EPA is an ω-3 fatty acid abundantly available in marine organisms. It is oxygenated by COX-1 and COX-2 at rates of approximately 5% and 30%, respectively, compared to arachidonic acid (Item No. 90010).{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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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, monosodium salt

Synonyms:  EPA|Timnodonic Acid

Molecular weight: 324.4

CAS: 73167-03-0

Purity: ≥95%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


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