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Thermo Scientific Chemicals cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid
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 “methyl end” of the molecule. Antilipemic.
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Specifications
| Quantity | 100 mg |
| Description | Colorless |
| Content And Storage | -30°C to -10°C |
| Formula Weight | 302.45 |
| Flash Point | 93°C (199°F) |
| Density | 0.943 |
| Sensitivity | Air and Light Sensitive |
| Melting Point | -54° |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol |
| Product Type | cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid |
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Safety and Handling
| Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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