A DPA derivative
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all-cis-4,7,10,13,16-Docosapentaenoic Acid ethyl ester

Item No. 23607

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Technical Information
Formal Name
4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z-docosapentaenoic acid, ethyl ester
CAS Number
142828-42-0
Synonyms
  • all-cis-4,7,10,13,16-DPA ethyl ester
  • SFE 24:5
Molecular Formula
C24H38O2
Formula Weight
358.6
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A 50 mg/ml solution in ethanol
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 100 mg/mlDMSO: 100 mg/mlEthanol: 500 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 0.15 mg/ml
SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCC(OCC)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C24H38O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24(25)26-4-2/h8-9,11-12,14-15,17-18,20-21H,3-7,10,13,16,19,22-23H2,1-2H3/b9-8-,12-11-,15-14-,18-17-,21-20-
InChi Key
GSQAHNYZLWNWEB-QXPWYRSVSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    all-cis-4,7,10,13,16-Docosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester (all-cis-4,7,10,13,16-DPA ethyl ester) is a derivative of DPA (Item No. 90165), an ω-3 fatty acid found in fish oils. Ethyl ester derivatives of fatty acids, including DPA, are often used in formulations designed as dietary supplements.1,2,3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. James, M.J., Ursin, V.M., and Cleland, L.G. Metabolism of stearidonic acid in human subjects: Comparison with the metabolism of other n-3 fatty acids. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 77(5), 1140-1145 (2003).

    2. Augustine, A.H., Lowenstein, L.M., Harris, W.S., et al. Treatment with omega-3 fatty acid ethyl-ester alters fatty acid composition of lipoproteins in overweight or obese adults with insulin resistance. Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids 90(2-3), 69-75 (2014).

    3. Backes, J., Anzalone, D., Hilleman, D., et al. The clinical relevance of omega-3 fatty acids in the management of hypertriglyceridemia. Lipids Health Dis. 15(1), 118-130 (2016).