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

CAS: 2734-47-6

Ref. 3D-FE164050

Product Information

• Name: cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl Cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoate, CIS-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester, Cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic*Acid Methyl Est, Methyl all-cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoate, all cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl Icosa-5,8,11,14,17-Pentaenoate, methyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoate

Description

cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester (C18:5) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is a major component of the human diet. It is found in many vegetable oils and animal fats. Cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester has been studied extensively for its use in biodiesel production. In particular it has been used to produce ethyl esters which are more suitable for diesel engines than the original triglycerides. Cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic acid methyl ester has also been shown to be effective in immobilizing silver ions by forming silver complexes with the carboxylic groups on the fatty acid molecule.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 316.48 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid