Eicosapentaenoic Acid is an essential, polyunsaturated, 20-carbon omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory and potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may activate caspase 3, resulting in apoptosis in susceptible tumor cell populations. Additionally, this agent may inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), resulting in inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and prostaglandin-mediated inflammatory processes. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Icosapentaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic. Its PubChem CID is 5282847.
Eicosapentaenoic acid
| CAS No | 25378-27-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 302.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (5E,8E,11E,14E,17E)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid |
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Eicosapentaenoic Acid is an essential, polyunsaturated, 20-carbon omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory and potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities.
The listed CAS number is 25378-27-2.
The listed molecular formula is C20H30O2.
The listed molecular weight is 302.5 g/mol.
(5E,8E,11E,14E,17E)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid.
The source lists Icosapentaenoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic.