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Description
Icosapent is a synthetic derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). A diet rich in eicosapentaenoic acid lowers serum lipid concentration, reduces incidence of cardiovascular disorders, prevents platelet aggregation, and inhibits arachidonic acid conversion into the thromboxane-2 and prostaglandin-2 families.
Chemical Formula
C20H30O2
Elemental Analysis
C, 79.42; H, 10.00; O, 10.58
Synonym
Icosapent, Eicosapentaenoic acid, Timnodonic acid, Vascepa, Epadel, EPAX; EPA.
IUPAC/Chemical Name
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid
InChi Key
JAZBEHYOTPTENJ-JLNKQSITSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C20H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h3-4,6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2,5,8,11,14,17-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-,13-12-,16-15-
SMILES Code
CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(O)=O
Appearance
Oily or waxy solid
Purity
>95% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, not in water
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001