Gamma-Linolenic Acid 98.0%(GC)

98.0%(GC)


Linear Formula:  C18H30O2
Molecular Weight:  278.44g/mol
CAS Number: 506-26-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.0±1.8 mmHg at 25℃
Assay Purity >98%(GC)
Refractive index 1.491
B pt. 379.5℃ at 760mmHg
Density 0.924g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315 - H319 - H335
Precautionary Statement  P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 2916190090
Flash point 276.4℃
Storage Temp. 0-10℃
Packaging Ampule

Description

Application
-linolenic acid has been used as an analytical standard in gas chromatography.[2][1]It may be used in nutritional studies regarding weight regain and as a possible tumor suppression agent. -linolenic acid is used in studies on the mechanisms and prevention of oxidationperoxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Gamma-linolenic acid or GLA (-Linolenic acid) (INN and USAN gamolenic acid) is a fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils. When acting on GLA 5-lipoxygenase produces no leukotrienes and the conversion by the enzyme of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes is inhibited.