eicosapentaenoic acid
Identification
| Name | eicosapentaenoic acid |
| IUPAC | icosa-2,4,6,8,10-pentaenoic acid |
| CAS Number | 25378-27-2 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C20 H30 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 302.45750000 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 0.005814 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for eicosapentaenoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for eicosapentaenoic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
icosa-2,4,6,8,10-pentaenoic acid
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