Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Formal Name: 8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatrienoic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C20H34O2
Formula Weight: 306,5
Shelf life (days): 365
CAS Number: 1783-84-2
Notes: Dihomo-γ-Linolenic Acid (DGLA, 20:3), an elongation product of γ-linolenic acid (18:3), is rapidly metabolized by fatty acid desaturases to produce arachidonic acid (20:4). DGLA is metabolized through the cyclooxygenase pathway to produce 1-series prostaglandins, including PGE1.{2244,10906} In mice, DGLA supplementation in the diet can reduce atopic dermatitis and atherosclerosis.{19739,19738}