Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(omega 3)

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(omega 3)

Omega-3 fatty acid found in marine fish oils and in many phospholipids. Major structural component of excitable membranes of the retina and brain; synthesized in the liver from α-linolenic acid. Nutritional supplement.

Introduction

Omega-3 fatty acid found in marine fish oils and in many phospholipids. Major structural component of excitable membranes of the retina and brain; synthesized in the liver from α-linolenic acid. Nutritional supplement.

Functions and Applications

Patamaters

Standard

Test Results

Appearance

Colour

Light yellow liquid

Conforms

Odor

Slight fish odor

Conforms

Assay

DHA-EE

NLT90%(area)

92.1%

Specific Tests

Acid Value

NMT2.0mg KOH/g

0.4

Peroxide Value

NMT10.0meq/kg

8.1

Inorganic

Impurities

Lead(Pb)

NMT0.1ppm

 0.1ppm

Arsenic(As)

NMT0.1ppm

 0.1ppm

Mercury(Hg)

NMT0.1ppm

 0.1ppm

Cadmium(Cd)

NMT0.1ppm

 0.1ppm


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