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Alias: 2-dihydroquinoline; Ethoxyquine; Santoquin; Santoquine
CAS NO.:91-53-2
EINECS No.: 202-075-7
Molecular Formula:C14H19NO
Molecular Weight:217.31
Purity:99%
Appearance:Brown powder
Grade:Pharmaceutical Grade
What is ethoxyquin?
Ethoxyquin is a synthetic antioxidant that manufacturers add to fish food for preservation. In other words, it prevents the fat in the fish food from becoming rancid. The European unio has outlawed the use of ethoxyquin as a pesticide. Additionally, the EU has established strict limits for vegetables, fruits, nuts, and meat. However, there are no limits for ethoxyquin in fish.
The problem is that measurable amounts of the chemicals in fish food remain in the fish we eat. As a result, those chemicals transfer into the human body. In a study from 2010, scientists determined that consuming 300 g of commercially farmed salmon would contribute at most 15% of the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of ethoxyquin for a 60 kg adult.
