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Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H34O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
330.50
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

eicosapentaenoic acid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C22H34O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24-4-2/h12-21H,3-11H2,1-2H3/b13-12+,15-14+,17-16+,19-18+,21-20+

InChI key

DTEMJWLYSQBXEL-MBFZXKRTSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Satoshi Kajikawa et al.
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids, 80(4), 229-238 (2009-03-31)
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a member of the family of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are clinically used to treat hypertriglyceridemia. The triglyceride (TG) lowering effect is likely due to an alteration in lipid metabolism in the liver, but
Abbie L Cawood et al.
Atherosclerosis, 212(1), 252-259 (2010-06-15)
To examine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) incorporation into atherosclerotic plaques and the association with plaque inflammation and stability. Patients awaiting carotid endarterectomy (n=121) were randomised to consume control capsules or n-3 PUFA ethyl ester capsules until surgery (median 21
Yoshiyuki Kimura et al.
Cancer science, 96(7), 441-450 (2005-08-02)
The aim of the present work was to compare the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) ethylester and EPA derivatives (EPAD) on tumor growth and metastasis to the lung in tumor-bearing mice. Because EPA is very unstable during long-term storage, the
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from highly concentrated n-3 fatty acid ethyl esters is incorporated into advanced atherosclerotic plaques and higher plaque EPA is associated with decreased plaque inflammation and increased stability.
Antonis Zampelas
Atherosclerosis, 212(1), 34-35 (2010-07-20)
Agnes K Ayton et al.
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty acids, 71(4), 205-209 (2004-08-11)
Anorexia nervosa (AN) carries the highest risk of morbidity and mortality amongst psychiatric disorders. The efficacy of current treatment approaches is limited. Despite the fat-phobic nature of the disease, poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have not received much research attention. Patients

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