Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Formal Name: 4S,11R-dihydroxydocosa-5Z,7E,9E,13Z,16Z,19Z-hexaenoic acid
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C22H32O4
Formula Weight: 360,5
Shelf life (days): 365
Notes: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; Item No. 90310) is an ω-3 fatty acid that is abundant in the brain and the retina and is known to be important in early development.{18389,18390} Recently, various DHA metabolites, including 7(R)-Maresin 1 (Item No. 10878) and 10(S),17(S)-DiHDoHE (Item No. 10008128), have been shown to block infiltration of neutrophils during an acute inflammatory response.{16640,14974} 4(S),11(R)-DiHDoHE is a dihydroxy-DHA derivative. The biological actions of this compound have not yet been determined.