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Linolenic acid

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): α-Lnn, cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂CH=CH)₃(CH₂)₇CO₂H
• CAS Number: 463-40-1
• Molecular Weight: 278.43
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1727693
• EC Number: 207-334-8
• MDL number: MFCD00065720
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329759716
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥98.5% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.480 (lit.); n20/D 1.480
• bp: 230-232 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: -11 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.914 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): food and beverages

Description

Application

Linolenic acid has been used in the semisynthesis of lipo-alkaloids derived from aconitine, which may act as anti-inflammatory agents.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 235.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 113 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves