Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Formal Name: 5S-hydroperoxy-6E,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoic acid
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C20H30O4
Formula Weight: 334,5
Shelf life (days): 180
CAS Number: 143292-98-2
Notes: 5(S)-HpEPE is a monohydroperoxy polyunsaturated fatty acid produced by the action of 5-LO on EPA.{1144} It is metabolized to LTA5, a key intermediate in the formation of the 5-series leukotrienes. Alternatively, 5(S)-HpEPE is reduced to 5(S)-HEPE by peroxidases.