docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf omega-3 fatty acid
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:DHA
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from alpha-linolenic acid
gptkbp:boilingPoint 284 °C
gptkbp:carbon_atoms 22
gptkbp:CASNumber 6217-54-5
gptkbp:category polyunsaturated fatty acid
long-chain fatty acid
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C22H32O2
gptkbp:component retina
cell membranes
phospholipids
gray matter of the brain
gptkbp:deficiency_may_cause visual impairment
impaired cognitive development
gptkbp:EC_number E631 (as sodium salt)
gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom fish oil
gptkbp:foundIn fish oil
algae oil
breast milk
gptkbp:has_double_bonds 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
gptkbp:importantFor cardiovascular health
brain development
retinal function
gptkbp:isomerOf all-cis-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid
gptkbp:IUPACName (4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)-docosa-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaenoic acid
gptkbp:meltingPoint -44 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 328.49 g/mol
gptkbp:omega_position omega-3
gptkbp:producedBy microalgae
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 445580
CHEBI:28363
gptkbp:recommended_intake varies by age and health status
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:alpha-linolenic_acid_(ALA)
gptkb:eicosapentaenoic_acid_(EPA)
gptkbp:requires infant neural development
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:source_in_diet gptkb:seafood
algae-based supplements
fatty fish
gptkbp:UNII 73Y7P0K73Y
gptkbp:used_in infant formula
nutritional supplements
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
dietary supplement
hypertriglyceridemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:omega_fatty_acids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8