Docosahexaenoic acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  DHA
Linear Formula:  C22H32O2
Molecular Weight:  328.49 g/mol
CAS Number: 6217-54-5

Properties

Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.5030-1.5060
B pt. 446.7±24.0 °C
M pt. -44°C
Density 0.943 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 29161990
Flash point 62°C
Storage Temp. -20°C
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Dietary and omega-3 nutritional supplements. Infant formula and prenatal nutrition products. Functional foods and beverages. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. Clinical and biomedical research. Animal feed and aquaculture nutrition.

Purpose
Used to support brain function vision cardiovascular health and normal growth and development. It is widely used in nutritional pharmaceutical and research applications.

General Description
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid naturally found in fish oils algal oils and marine organisms. It is an essential structural component of the brain retina and nervous system.