α-Linolenic acid

CAS: 463-40-1

Ref. TM-T3P2904

Product Information

• Name: α-Linolenic acid
• Synonyms: Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Linolenic acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-Octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid, (all-Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 18:3N-3, 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z)-, 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-, 9,12,15-all-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9-cis,12-cis,15-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9Z,12Z,15Z-Octadecatrienoic acid, A-Linolenic Acid, Acide linolenique, Acido Linolenico, Bruto, Brd-K33396764, Linolenic acid, Linolensaeure, Linolensaure, Octadeca-9,12,15-Trienoic Acid, (Z,Z,Z)-, all cis-Delta-9,12,15-octadecatrienoate, all-cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis-9,cis-12,cis-15-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis-Δ9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis-Δ^9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid
• CAS: 463-40-1

Description

α-Linolenic acid (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) is an essential fatty acid belonging to the omega-3 fatty acids group. It is highly concentrated in certain plant oils and has been reported to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin resulting in reduced inflammation and prevention of certain chronic diseases.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 278.43
• Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₂
• Purity: 99.81%
• Color/Form: Physical Description Clear Colorless Liquid (Ntp 1992)