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Docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H36O2
CAS Number:
81926-94-5
Molecular Weight:
356.54
MDL number:
MFCD00056293
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

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Product Name

Docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

SMILES string

O(CC)C(=O)CC\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\C\C=C\CC

InChI

1S/C24H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24(25)26-4-2/h5-6,8-9,11-12,14-15,17-18,20-21H,3-4,7,10,13,16,19,22-23H2,1-2H3/b6-5+,9-8+,12-11+,15-14+,18-17+,21-20+

InChI key

ITNKVODZACVXDS-YATCGRJWSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

docosahexaenoic acid ethyl ester

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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