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Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl icosapentate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₂H₃₄O₂
• CAS Number: 86227-47-6
• Molecular Weight: 330.50
• MDL number: MFCD00060102
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: eicosapentaenoic acid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: O(CC)C(=O)CCC\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\CC
• 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/h5-6,8-9,11-12,14-15,17-18H,3-4,7,10,13,16,19-21H2,1-2H3/b6-5+,9-8+,12-11+,15-14+,18-17+
• InChI key: SSQPWTVBQMWLSZ-LRKAYDMASA-N

Description

General description

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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 USP reference standard, suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays.

Also used to prepare a standard solution for assay and profiling of omega fatty acids by using gas chromatography in conjunction with a flame ionization detector (GC-FID)according to the following United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monographs and general chapters:

• Omega-3-AcidEthyl Esters Capsules
• 〈401〉 Fats and fixed oils

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• Flash Point (°F): >320.0 °F
• Flash Point (°C): > 160 °C