EPA
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EPA
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CAS No:
73167-03-0
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Formula:
C20H29O2.Na
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Chemical Name:
EPA
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Synonyms:
5C,8C,11C,14C,17C-EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID;5,8,11,14,17-EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID;5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID;ALL CIS-5,8,11,14,17-EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID;ALL CIS 5-8-11-14-17 EPA;ALL CIS-5,8,11,14,17-ICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID;C20:5 (ALL CIS-5,8,11,14,17) ACID;C20:5 OMEGA-3
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Characteristics
40.13000
4.65800
white waxy solid
0.943 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
−54-−53 °C(lit.)
439.3ºC at 760 mmHg
336ºC
n20/D 1.4977(lit.)
−20°C
EPA Use and Manufacturing
reduces thromboxane A2 production and platelet aggregation, inhibits 5-lipoxygenase and prevents arteriosclerosis.
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