Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid

Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid (CAS 1783-84-2), also known commercially as Eicosatrienoic acid, is a 20-carbon polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid occurring naturally in human tissue and select botanical oils.

Where is Dihomo-gamma-Linolenic Acid used?

• Cosmetics: incorporated into moisturizers and barrier repair products
• Skin conditioning: supports lipid replenishment in the stratum corneum
• Nutritional supplements: functional fatty acid ingredient in softgel and oil-based formats for omega-6 profiling
• Pharmaceutical research: reference standard or active ingredient in investigational lipid-based formulations
• Specialty food and nutraceuticals: contributes to targeted fatty acid enrichment where precise omega-6 composition is required
• It functions as a bioactive lipid precursor across pharmaceutical, nutritional and cosmetic applications.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically confirmed by GC analysis
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities to larger volumes for commercial production