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Eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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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
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

eicosapentaenoic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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/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

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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 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.

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Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

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?401? Fats and fixed oils
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 46(6) (2022)
Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(3), 3253-3253 (2018)

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