Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Ethers 90

Appearance

Clear, pale yellow to amber‑colored oily liquid

Grade

Pharmaceutical grade

Standard

USP

Description

Omega‑3‑Acid Ethyl Esters 90 is a highly purified and concentrated pharmaceutical-grade formulation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (primarily EPA and DHA) derived from fish oil, standardized to contain ≥90% total omega‑3 ethyl esters. It serves as a prescription‑grade active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia, acting to reduce serum triglyceride levels and cardiovascular risk.

Stability and Storage Conditions

Susceptible to oxidation

Solubility

Insoluble in water

Storage

2–8 °C

Applications

Omega‑3‑Acid Ethyl Esters 90 is primarily used as a prescription‑grade lipid‑lowering agent for treating severe hypertriglyceridemia to reduce cardiovascular risk. It is also formulated in parenteral nutrition emulsions for critically ill patients and integrated into specialized medical nutrition to support inflammatory and metabolic health. Additionally, it serves as a high‑purity source of EPA and DHA in clinical supplements for conditions requiring therapeutic omega‑3 intervention.

Color

Pale yellow

Water Solubility

Insoluble in water