γ-Linolenic acid

CAS: 506-26-3

Ref. 3D-FG29126

Product Information

• Name: γ-Linolenic acid
• Synonyms: (6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octatrienoic acid, 6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid, 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-, 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-, 6,9,12-all-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, 6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, Gamolenic Acid, Linolenicacid, Octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid cis,cis,cis, all-cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis-6,cis-9,cis-12-Octadecatrienoic acid

Description

Gamma-linolenic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is bound to phospholipids in cell membranes. Gamma-linolenic acid has been shown to have anticancer properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. The compound also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has been shown to reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin E2 and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Gamma-linolenic acid also reduces oxidative stress by preventing lipid peroxidation and increasing the levels of antioxidants such as vitamin E. This activity may be due to gamma-linolenic acid's ability to bind with proteins such as chemoattractant protein, which are involved in regulating inflammatory responses. Gamma-linolenic acid can also increase mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP production, which is necessary for energy metabolism within cells. In vivo studies have shown that gamma-linolenic acid can reduce disease activity in chronic dry eye

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 278.43 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 98%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid