LINOLENIC ACID STANDARD FOR GC (C005B-041085)

Application

Linolenic acid has been used in the semisynthesis of lipo-alkaloids derived from aconitine, which may act as anti-inflammatory agents.

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Biochem/physiol Actions

An ω-3 fatty acid that serves as a precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) but not docosahexaenoic acid. Conversion is greater in women than men, and conversely, β-oxidation metabolism is greater in men than women.

Molecular Weight: 278.43. Empirical Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₂. linearFormula: CH₃(CH₂CH: CH)₃(CH₂)₇CO₂H. grade: analytical standard. Quality Level: 100. Assay: ≥. 98.5% (GC). shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label. technique(s): HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable. refractive index: n20/D 1.480 (lit.), n20/D 1.480. bp: 230-232 . °C/1 . mmHg (lit.). mp: -11 . °C (lit.). density: 0.914 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.). application(s): food and beverages. format: neat. functional group: carboxylic acid, oleic acid. storage temp.: −. 20°C. SMILES string: CC/C: C\C/C: C\C/C: C\CCCCCCCC(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/h3-4,6-7,9-10H,2,5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-. InChI key: DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N. Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves.