Glycidyl Eicosapentaenoate

• Catalog No.: G615650
• M. F.: C23H34O3
• M. W.: 358.51426
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: oxiran-2-ylmethyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoate
• IUPAC Traditional name: oxiran-2-ylmethyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoate
• Synonyms: (all-Z)-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Glycidyl Ester; EPA Glycidyl Ester

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Colourless Liquid
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Ethyl Acetate
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

A monoacylglycerol used in the preparation of triacylglycerols acylated with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for nutritional applications.

REFERENCES

• Whitcutt, J.M., et al.: Biochem. J., et al.: 67, 60 (1957)
• Bazan, N.G., et al.: J. Ocul. Pharmacol., 10, 591 (1957)
• Makrides, M., et al.: Lipids, 31, 115 (1957)