Docosahexaenoic acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid abundantly present brain and retina. It can be obtained directly from fish oil and maternal milk.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
6217-54-5
Product Name Alternative
DHA; Cervonic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H225, H319
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Field of Research
Neurological Disease; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Docosahexaenoic-Acid.html
Purity
99.81
Solubility
0.1 M NaOH : 12.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |Ethanol : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C22H32O2
Molecular Weight
328.49
Precautions
H225, H319
References & Citations
[1]Horrocks LA, et al. Health benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) . Pharmacol Res. 1999 Sep;40 (3) :211-25.|[2]Gharami K, et al. Essential role of docosahexaenoic acid towards development of a smarter brain. Neurochem Int. 2015 Oct;89:51-62.|[3]Lengqvist J, et al. Polyunsaturated fatty acids including docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acid bind to the retinoid Xreceptor alpha ligand-binding domain. Mol Cell Proteomics. 2004 Jul;3 (7) :692-703.|[4]Gamoh S, et al. Chronic administration of docosahexaenoic acid improves reference memory-related learning ability in young rats. Neuroscience. 1999;93 (1) :237-41.|[5]Ozsoy O, et al. The influence and the mechanism of docosahexaenoic acid on a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. Neurochem Int. 2011 Oct;59 (5) :664-70.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
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