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E4504

Sigma-Aldrich

cis-8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid

≥99%

Synonym(s):

bis-Homo-γ-linolenic acid, Homo-γ-linolenic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3(CH2CH=CH)3(CH2)6CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
306.48
Beilstein:
1796533
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

plant oil (Borage)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

viscous liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.478 (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

lipid type

omega FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C20H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13H,2-5,8,11,14-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-

InChI key

HOBAELRKJCKHQD-QNEBEIHSSA-N

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

143.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

62 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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