Docosahexaenoic acid is an essential fatty acid and the most abundant ω-3 fatty acid in neural tissues, especially in the retina and brain.1 (±)19(20)-DiHDPA is one of the major metabolites produced when DHA is incubated with NADPH-supplemented rat liver microsomes.2 DHA is also slowly metabolized by monkey seminal vesicles to (±)19(20)-DiHDPA.3 The route of production likely proceeds through cytochrome P450-catalyzed epoxidation at the ω-3 double bond, followed by conversion to the vicinal diols by epoxide hydrolase.2,3(±)19(20)-DiHDPA MaxSpec• standard is a quantitative grade standard of (±)19(20)-DiHDPA that has been prepared specifically for mass spectrometry and related applications where quantitative reproducibility is required. The solution has been prepared gravimetrically and is supplied in a deactivated glass ampule sealed under argon. The concentration was verified by comparison to an independently prepared calibration standard. This (±)19(20)-DiHDPA MaxSpec• standard is guaranteed to meet identity, purity, stability, and concentration specifications and is provided with a batch-specific certificate of analysis. Ongoing stability testing is performed to ensure the concentration remains accurate throughout the shelf life of the product. Note: The amount of solution added to the vial is in excess of the listed amount. Therefore, it is necessary to accurately measure volumes for preparation of calibration standards. Follow recommended storage and handling conditions to maintain product quality.
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3. Oliw, E.H., and Sprecher, H.W. Metabolism of polyunsaturated (n-3) fatty acids by monkey seminal vesicles: Isolation and biosynthesis of omega-3 epoxides. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1086(3), 287-294 (1991).