Omacor Description

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Description

Each 1000 mg capsule contains 90% omega-3 acid ethyl esters predominantly a combination of: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) ethyl ester, EP 460 mg; Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ethyl ester 380 mg.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) ethyl ester: Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₃₄O₂.
Molecular Weight: 330.51.
The empirical formula of EPA is C₂₂H₃₄O₂, MW: 330.51.
It is a pale yellow liquid. Very soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone and heptane. Practically insoluble in water. Slight smell.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) ethyl ester: Molecular formula: C₂₄H₃₆O₂.
Molecular Weight: 356.55.
The empirical formula for DHA is C₂₄H₃₆O₂. MW: 356.55.
It is a pale yellow liquid. Very soluble in ethanol, acetone, heptane, and freely soluble in methanol. Practically insoluble in water. Slight smell.
The capsules also contain: 4 mg of d-alpha-tocopherol (mixed with a vegetable oil e.g. soya oil) as antioxidant, gelatin, glycerol, purified water, medium chain triglycerides and lecithin (soya).
Omacor capsules are gluten-free.

Manufacturer:

BASF AS

Distributor:

Patriot