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α-Linolenic Acid

α-Linolenic Acid

Product ID L3455
Cas No. 463-40-1
Purity ≥98%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
10 mg $57.20 In stock
25 mg $93.00 In stock
100 mg $178.90 In stock
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Description

α-Linolenic Acid, ALA, is an omega-3 fatty acid from plant sources, such as soybeans, walnuts, canola oil and flaxseed. Similar to the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)and docosahexaeoic acid (DHA) from sea food, ALA has been known to have protective effects on coronary heart disease.

Product Info

Cas No.

463-40-1

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C18H30O2

Formula Wt.

278.44

Chemical Name

9Z,12Z,15Z-Octadecatrienoic acid

IUPAC Name

(9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid

Solubility

Soluble in methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in chloroform.

Appearance

Pale yellow liquid.

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-20°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

L3455 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

L3455 Info Sheet PDF

References

Lanzmann-Petithory D Alpha-linoleni acid and cardiovascular ldiseases. J, Nutr ealth Aging. 2001; 5(3):179-83. PMID: 11458289.

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