Docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C24H36O2
Molecular Weight:  356.54 g/mol
CAS Number: 84494-72-4

Properties

Assay Purity >=97.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.4910-1.4960
B pt. 443.5±24.0 °C
M pt. NA
Density 0.914 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 29161910
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Omega-3 dietary supplements. Pharmaceutical formulations for DHA supplementation. Infant nutrition and fortified foods. Clinical and nutritional research. Functional foods and beverages. Production of concentrated omega-3 products.

Purpose
Used to provide DHA supplementation for supporting brain eye and cardiovascular health and as an ingredient in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.

General Description
Docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester is the ethyl ester form of DHA a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. It is typically obtained from fish oil or algal oil and is used as a concentrated source of DHA in nutritional pharmaceutical and research applications.