alpha-Linolenic Acid

alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants. It is converted to the longer-chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic (Cay-90110, Cay-90110.1, Cay-21908), docosapentaenoic (Cay-90165, Cay-21907), and docosahexaenoic acid (Cay-90310). It is also catabolized via fatty acid beta-oxidation for energy or the synthesis of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, or stored in adipose tissue. Dietary consumption of alpha-linolenic acid-containing foods is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease.Formal Name: 9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatrienoic acid. CAS Number: 463-40-1. Synonyms: ALA, C18:3 n-3, C18:3 (9Z,12Z,15Z), FA 18:3. Molecular Formula: C18H30O2. Formula Weight: 278.4. Purity: >98%. Formulation: (Request formulation change), A neat oil. Solubility: 0.15 M Tris-HCl pH 8.5: >1 mg/ml, DMF: >100 mg/ml, DMSO: >100 mg/ml, Ethanol: >100 mg/ml, PBS (pH 7.2): <100 µg/ml. SMILES: CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O. InChi Code: 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. Side Chain Carbon Sum: 18:3.