Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Dihomo-γ-Linolenic acid methyl ester |
| Catalog Number: | M39079 |
| CAS Number: | 21061-10-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C21H36O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 320.51 |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >98.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Dihomo-γ-Linolenic acid is an n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid that is mainly metabolized to an anti-inflammatory eicosanoid, prostaglandin (PG) E1, via the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway. Anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative effects. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |