Docosahexaenoic Acid ethyl ester Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

481.2±14.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.914±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Hexane (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless to Pale Yellow

Stability:

Light Sensitive

Safety Information

RIDADR 

UN 1170

Docosahexaenoic Acid ethyl ester Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Docosahexaenoic Acid ethyl ester (DHA-EE) is an alternate form of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and an ethyl ester derivative. DHA is an ω3 fatty acid involved in altering the physical properties of membranes and plays an important role in the development of the visual and nervous systems in mammals. Mouse erythrocyte fatty acid studies demonstrate that sn-2 docosahexaenyl monoacylglyceride elevates erythrocyte DHA and plasma levels in comparison to DHA-EE. Other mouse fatty acid studies show that DHA-EE increases 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase activity and does not replicate the affects of fish oil on hepatic fatty acid oxidation. DHA-EE has been used to study the dietary effects of learning in mice and in peroxisomal disorder studies.

Uses

Docosahexaenoic Acid ethyl ester is an alternate form of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and a ethyl ester derivative.

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