For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid found in leafy green vegetables. ALA, as part of a low saturated fat diet, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. ALA decreases blood pressure, serum cholesterol levels, and platelet aggregation.
| Catalog Number | R067059 |
| CAS Number | 822-18-4 |
| Synonyms | ALA |
| Molecular Formula | C18H29NaO2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;(9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H30O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h3-4,6-7,9-10H,2,5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-; |
| InChIKey | UNZSHUCNBUBSGW-IFNWOZJISA-M |
| SMILES | CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+] |
