docosahexaenoic acid
DHA
Identification
| Name | docosahexaenoic acid |
| CAS Number | 25167-62-8 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C22 H32 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 328.49544000 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | GRN 41 |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 503.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 723.00 °F. TCC ( 383.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 7.780 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 0.0009028 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | antistatic agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | antistatic agents |
| Recommendation for docosahexaenoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for docosahexaenoic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
DHA
(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E)-
docosa-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaenoic acid
4,7,10,13,16,19-
docosahexaenoic acid
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