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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2CH=CH)3(CH2)7CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
278.43
Beilstein:
1727693
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
Quality Level
Assay
≥99%
refractive index
n20/D 1.480 (lit.)
bp
230-232 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
mp
-11 °C (lit.)
density
0.914 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
lipid type
omega FAs
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h3-4,6-7,9-10H,2,5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-
InChI key
DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N
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General description
Linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid, which is not produced in the body. Plants and fishes are rich sources of linolenic acid.
Application
Linolenic acid has been used:
- to assess the total antioxidative activity of serum and bacteria
- in palleroni chamber assay
- to prepare free fatty acid mixture
Biochem/physiol Actions
An ω-3 fatty acid that serves as a precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) but not docosahexaenoic acid. Conversion is greater in women than men, and conversely, β-oxidation metabolism is greater in men than women.
Linolenic acid is involved in the formation of highly unsaturated fatty acid. It is essential for the development of skin, blood and neural cells. Linolenic acid is also associated with the organization of lipid membranes of neural synapses, pigment epithelial cells of retina and myocardial cells. It plays an important role in brain development and prostaglandin synthesis. Deficiency of essential fatty acid is related to skin disorders and growth retardation.
Packaging
Sealed ampule
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
235.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
113 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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