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E2012

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl all-cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoate

≥97% (capillary GC)

Synonym(s):

cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2CH=CH)5(CH2)3CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
316.48
Beilstein:
1914828
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Assay

≥97% (capillary GC)

form

oil

functional group

ester

lipid type

omega FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C21H32O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21(22)23-2/h4-5,7-8,10-11,13-14,16-17H,3,6,9,12,15,18-20H2,1-2H3/b5-4-,8-7-,11-10-,14-13-,17-16-

InChI key

QWDCYFDDFPWISL-JEBPEJKESA-N

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Packaging

Sealed ampule under argon.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

219.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

104.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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