| Product Name |
Docosahexaenoic Acid |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 6217-54-5 |
| MF | C22H32O2 |
| MW | 328.488 |
| Purity | ≥98% (GC) or customized (powder/oil form) |
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow oil or powder |
| Packing | 1kg/bag,25kg/drum |
| Apply |
Brain health, infant nutrition, cardiovascular support, anti-aging |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid essential for brain development, cognitive function, and eye health. It is a major structural fat in the brain and retina, playing a vital role in neuronal communication and membrane fluidity.
Key functional benefits:
Supports cognitive function and memory retention
Essential for infant brain and vision development
Helps maintain cardiovascular health
Provides anti-inflammatory effects
May help reduce age-related cognitive decline
High purity ≥98% by GC, meeting USP/EP standards
Available in oil or powder form, suitable for various formulations
Non-GMO, allergen-free, and sustainably sourced
Produced in GMP, ISO, HACCP certified facilities
Customizable concentration for infant formula, dietary supplements, and functional foods
| Specification | Qualified Testing Result | Actual Testing Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1. Physical & Chemical Analysis | |||
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow oil | Complied | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic, no rancid odor | Complied | Organoleptic |
| Assay (DHA content) | ≥98.0% | 98.6% | GC |
| Peroxide Value | ≤5.0 meq/kg | 1.2 meq/kg | AOCS Cd 8-53 |
| Acid Value | ≤1.0 mgKOH/g | 0.25 mgKOH/g | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% | 0.12% | USP <731> |
| Part 2. Heavy Metal Analysis & Chemical Control | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm | Complied | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.1 ppm | <0.05 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.05 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.05 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Part 3. Microbiological Analysis & Control | |||
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | <100 | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | ≤100 | <10 | USP <61> |
| E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
| Salmonella (per 25 g) | Negative | Negative | USP <62> |
Infant nutrition – DHA-fortified milk powder and baby formula
Brain health supplements – memory & focus enhancement
Cardiovascular health – omega-3 functional foods
Eye health – prevention of macular degeneration
Sports nutrition – anti-inflammatory recovery support
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1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 1.5kg Size: 18cmxH27cm
25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
Gross Weight: 28kg Size: 42cmxH52cm Volume: 0.0625mg/Drum.

DHL / FEDEX / EMS / E-PACKET / BY AIR / BY SEA
1. ≤50kg, Express delivery(DHL /FEDEX) recommended, usually called as DDU service;
2. ≤500kg, Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
3. >500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
4. For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safe.

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