Docosapentaenoic acid

Docosapentaenoic acid (CAS 24880-45-3), also known as Clupanodonic acid or DPA n-3, is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid occurring in marine oils and certain algal sources.

Where is Docosapentaenoic acid used?

• Nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturing: omega-3 concentrates supporting EPA-to-DHA conversion pathways
• Aquaculture and livestock nutrition: marine-derived feed ingredients that enrich fatty acid profiles in farmed species
• Pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 formulations for cardiovascular and metabolic indications include it as a discrete active alongside EPA and DHA
• Functional food producers incorporate it into fortified oils and emulsified products.

Good to know: It occupies a distinct metabolic position between EPA and DHA. Standard grades include food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications meeting USP and Ph. Eur. standards.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels range from concentrated blends to high-purity isolates
• Bulk supply in drum and IBC quantities
• Cold-chain handling required to maintain oxidative stability