Arachidonic Acid

Arachidonic Acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) which is abundant, active and necessary in the human body. AA is extracted from a kind of fungus and can be added into various children's foods as a nutrient enrichment. Today it has extensive application in health care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemical materials. As a nutrient enrichment, AA is capable of advancing intelligence, strengtheningmemory ability and improving eyesight. It comes in two forms: AA oil and AA powder.AA oil preparation:1) AA in glyceride form2) Appearance and properties: a) Light yellow oil-like liquid b) No precipitation c) No impurity d) Characteristic taste e) Soluble in organic liquids such as acetone, ether or light petroleum f) Not soluble in water3) Physical and chemical indexes of AA oil preparation: a) Content (by C20H32O2): >42% b) Peroxide value(meq/kg): 11%3) Appearance and properties: a) White or light yellow powder solid b) Soluble in water c) Emulsifies without precipitation4) Physical and chemical indexes of AA powder preparation: a) Content (by C20H32O2): >11% b) Peroxide value (meq/kg):