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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.
| Cas No. | 463-40-1 |
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| 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. |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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| Info Sheet |
Lanzmann-Petithory D Alpha-linoleni acid and cardiovascular ldiseases. J, Nutr ealth Aging. 2001; 5(3):179-83. PMID: 11458289.
