cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic acid methyl ester, docosahexaenoic acid methyl ester (ab144976)
Key features and details
- Methyl ester of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
- CAS Number: 2566-90-7
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic acid methyl ester, docosahexaenoic acid methyl ester -
Description
Methyl ester of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). -
Alternative names
- Methyl 4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoate
- Methyl all-cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoate
- Methyl cis,cis,cis,cis,cis,cis-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoate
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Biological description
Methyl ester of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential fatty acid and the most abundant ω-3 fatty acid in neural tissues.
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CAS Number
2566-90-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
Methyl 4,7,10,13,16,19-cis-docosahexanenoate -
Molecular weight
342.51 -
Molecular formula
C23H34O2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
