Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester

Name: Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038079

About Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester

Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester (CAS 55968-21-3) is an impurity of Linoleic Acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C22H38O2 and its molecular weight is 334.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named ethyl (8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-8,11,14-trienoate. Common synonyms include cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid Ethyl Ester and Ethyl dihomo-gamma-linolenate.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Linoleic Acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Linoleic Acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-038079
CAS Number	55968-21-3
IUPAC name	ethyl (8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-8,11,14-trienoate
Molecular formula	C₂₂H₃₈O₂
Molecular weight	334.5 g/mol
Exact mass	334.2872
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XJXHWCQMUAZGAN-ORZIMQNZSA-N
SMILES	CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCC(=O)OCC
PubChem CID	6443558

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	7.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl dihomo-gamma-linolenate, 8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid ethyl ester, 5-Eicosenoic acid, ethyl ester, (Z)-, 8Z,11Z,14Z-Eicosatrienoic acid, ethyl ester, Ethyl (8Z,11Z,14Z)-8,11,14-icosatrienoate, (8Z,11Z,14Z)-Ethyl Icosa-8,11,14-Trienoate

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is 55968-21-3. It is also known as cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl dihomo-gamma-linolenate, 8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid ethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester?

Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester has the molecular formula C22H38O2 and a molecular weight of 334.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl (8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-8,11,14-trienoate.

What is Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester used for?

Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Linoleic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester can I order?

We supply Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.