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Created at2024-09-11 14:18:24 UTC
Updated at2024-09-11 14:18:24 UTC
NP-MRD IDNP0338200
Secondary Accession NumbersNone
Natural Product Identification
Common NameEthyl icosapentate
DescriptionEthyl icosapentate, also known as icosapent or epadel, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acid esters. These are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid. Ethyl icosapentate is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble (in water), and relatively neutral. Studies suggest that EPA reduces hepatic very low-density lipoprotein triglycerides (VLDL-TG) synthesis and/or secretion and enhances TG clearance from circulating VLDL particles. Ethyl icosapentate or Ethyl icosapentate is a synthetic derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Outside of the human body, Ethyl icosapentate has been detected, but not quantified in, fishes. This could make ethyl icosapentate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Potential mechanisms of action include increased β-oxidation; inhibition of acyl-CoA:1,2-Diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT); decreased lipogenesis in the liver; and increased plasma lipoprotein lipase activity. It is used as adjunct therapy for severe hypertriglyceridemia (TG levels > 500 mg/dL). Once converted into active EPA, it is hepatically metabolized into acetyl Coenzyme A via beta-oxidation. Ethyl icosapentate was first documented in 2012 (PMID: 22819432). FDA approved on July 26, 2012 (PMID: 22894624) (PMID: 23312052) (PMID: 23325450) (PMID: 23701295) (PMID: 23835245) (PMID: 23992935).
Structure
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Synonyms
Chemical FormulaC22H34O2
Average Mass330.5042 Da
Monoisotopic Mass330.25588 Da
IUPAC Nameethyl (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14,17-pentaenoate
Traditional Nameethyl eicosapentaenoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C22H34O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22(23)24-4-2/h5-6,8-9,11-12,14-15,17-18H,3-4,7,10,13,16,19-21H2,1-2H3/b6-5-,9-8-,12-11-,15-14-,18-17-
InChI KeySSQPWTVBQMWLSZ-AAQCHOMXSA-N
Experimental Spectra
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Predicted Spectra
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Chemical Shift Submissions
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Species
Species of OriginNot Available
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acid esters. These are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
Sub ClassFatty acid esters
Direct ParentFatty acid esters
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Fatty acid ester
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP6.8ALOGPS
logP6.73ChemAxon
logS-6.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area26.3 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count15ChemAxon
Refractivity110.59 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability40.32 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityNoChemAxon
Rule of FiveNoChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
HMDB IDHMDB0039530
DrugBank IDDB08887
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FoodDB IDFDB019145
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID8007147
KEGG Compound IDC16184
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkEthyl_eicosapentaenoic_acid
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound9831415
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID84883
Good Scents IDNot Available
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