Linolenic Acid

• CAT Number: R048994
• CAS Number: 463-40-1
• Molecular Formula: C18H30O2
• Molecular Weight: 278.436
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid; (Z,Z,Z)-Octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic Acid; (all-Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid; 9,12,15-all-cis-Octadecatrienoic Acid; all-cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid; cis-∆9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid; α-Linolenic A
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H30O2/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)/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-
• InChIKey: DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N
• SMILES: CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Linolenic Acid(CAT: R048994) is a vital omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in various plant-based oils, seeds, and nuts. It’s essential for human health, serving as a precursor to other biologically active compounds like EPA and DHA. Linolenic Acid plays a critical role in maintaining cell membrane integrity and has numerous health benefits, particularly for cardiovascular and brain health.

Reference

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