SHEET /m/docosahexaenoic-acid · PubChem CID 445580 · CAS 25167-62-8 · REV 2026.07
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Docosahexaenoic acid
from sourceC22H32O2 · 328.5 g/mol
all-cis-DHA · DHA · cervonic acid · Cervonate
What is Docosahexaenoic acid?
DHA, the long omega-3 fat that makes up a large share of the brain and the retina. Oily fish and algae are the dietary sources. Found in fish. from source
CategoryNutrient
Chemical familyCarboxylic Acids
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCC(=O)OWhere you'll find it
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