GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID (C005B-045199)

Application

γ-linolenic acid has been used as an analytical standard in gas chromatography. It may be used in nutritional studies regarding weight regain and as a possible tumor suppression agent. γ-linolenic acid is used in studies on the mechanisms and prevention of oxidation/peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.

Biochem/physiol Actions

γ-Linolenic acid , a polyunsaturated fatty acid, exerts anti-inflammatory effect by decreasing both interleukin (IL) 6 and IL-8 production in the human enterocyte-like cell line Caco-2 and humandendritic cells in vitro .

Gamma-linolenate (C18:6,9,12) differs from α-linolenate (C18:9,12,15) in the positions of the double bonds.

Molecular Weight: 278.43. Empirical Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₂. biological source: plant oil (borage). Quality Level: 100. Assay: ≥. 99%. form: liquid. functional group: carboxylic acid. lipid type: omega FAs. shipped in: ambient. storage temp.: −. 20°C. SMILES string: CCCCC\C: C/C\C: C/C\C: C/CCCCC(O): O. InChI: 1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10,12-13H,2-5,8,11,14-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-. InChI key: VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N. Pictograms: GHS07. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H315 - H319 - H335. Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338. Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3. Target Organs: Respiratory system. Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): 230.0 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 110 °C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.