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Thermo Scientific Chemicals cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid
CAS: 10417-94-4 | C20H30O2, C20H30O2 | 302.46 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J66060.MC
Quantity | 100 mg |
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Description
Important polyunsaturated fatty acid of the marine food chain that serves as a precursor for the prostaglandin-3 and thromboxane-3 families. It differs from arachidonic acid (the eicosatetraenoic acid that is a precursor for the prostaglandin and thromboxane-2 families) by the extra double bond between the third and fourth carbons from the methyl end of the molecule. Antilipemic.
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Chemical Identifiers
10417-94-4 | |
C20H30O2 | |
EPA; Timnodonic acid |
Specifications
100 mg | |
-30°C to -10°C | |
C20H30O2 | |
EPA; Timnodonic acid | |
0.943 | |
-54° | |
cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid | |
1714433 | |
CC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCC(O)=O | |
302.46 |
Colorless | |
10417-94-4 | |
302.45 | |
93°C (199°F) | |
Air and Light Sensitive | |
Soluble in methanol | |
Oil | |
JAZBEHYOTPTENJ-JLNKQSITSA-N | |
(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid |
Safety and Handling
- cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
Hazard Statement
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Eicosapentaenoic acid
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