Eicosapentaenoic Acid (sodium salt), CAS 73167-03-0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-eicosapentaenoic acid, monosodium salt

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C20H29O2 • Na

Formula Weight: 324,4

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 73167-03-0

Notes: 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}

• SKU: CAY21908-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 21908-10
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 10 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK