C2294

Cod liver oil fatty acid methyl esters

BioReagent, suitable for insect cell culture

• Synonym(s): Fatty acid methyl esters
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• NACRES: NA.75

Properties

• biological source: cod liver oil
• product line: BioReagent
• form: oil
• concentration: 15-25% (GC)
• technique(s): cell culture | insect: suitable
• impurities: ≤6.0 ppt dioxin
• solubility: chloroform: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to light yellow
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Essential fatty acids (FAs) from fish are regarded as a functional food. In particular, cod liver oil is rich in vitamin A, D, E, docosahexaenoic acid and ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Thus, cod liver oil serves as a dietary supplement. PUFA′s sourced from marine organism if helpful in the prevention of coronary heart disease. The FA composition of essential oils, is determined by its conversion to fatty acid methyl esters.

Other Notes

Natural distribution of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids as methyl esters. With 15-25% ω-3 (octadecatetraenoic, eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic) methyl esters.

Preparation Note

Prepared by transmethylation of cod liver oil.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)