Activity:
omega-3 fatty acid
Alternate Names:
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Chemical Name:
Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-pentaenoic acid (20:5, n-3)
Solubility:
Soluble in DMSO (up to 50 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 100 mg/ml).
Physical Properties:
Colorless to pale yellow oil
Purity:
98% by TLC
NMR (Conforms)
Storage Temperature:
-20°
Stability:
Stable for 1 year as supplied (unopened). After opening, EPA must be stored under inert gas at -80°C. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol should also be stored under inert gas and may be kept at -80°C for up to 2 months.