Formulation: A solution in ethanol containing 0.1% BHT
Formal Name: 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C20H30O2
Formula Weight: 302,5
Shelf life (days): 365
CAS Number: 10417-94-4
Notes: EPA is an ω-3 fatty acid abundantly available in marine organisms.{48419} 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} Eicosapentaenoic acid (peroxide free) contains the antioxidant BHT (Item No. 89910). BHT-free eicosapentaenoic acid (Item Nos. 90110 / 21908) is also available.