alpha-Linolenic acid

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Product Name: Linolenic acid
Synonyms: OCTADECA-9Z,12Z,15Z-TRIENOIC ACID;(Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid;9,12,15-OCTADECATRIENIC ACID;9,12,15-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;9Z,12Z,15Z-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID;ALPHA-LNN;ALL CIS-9,12,15-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID
CAS: 463-40-1
MF: C18H30O2
MW: 278.43
EINECS: 207-334-8
Product Categories: Fatty & Aliphatic Acids, Esters, Alcohols & Derivatives;Biochemistry;Higher Fatty Acids & Higher Alcohols;Unsaturated Higher Fatty Acids;Fatty Acid Derivatives & Lipids;Glycerols;Biological and chemical
Mol File: 463-40-1.mol
Linolenic acid Structure
Linolenic acid Chemical Properties
mp  -11 °C(lit.)
bp  230-232 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)
density  0.914 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.480(lit.)
FEMA  3380
Fp  >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
Water Solubility  INSOLUBLE
Merck  5506
CAS DataBase Reference 463-40-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-(463-40-1)
EPA Substance Registry System 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z)-(463-40-1)
Safety Information
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36
WGK Germany  1
F  8-10-23
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Linolenic acid Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties clear light yellow to yellow liquid
Usage An essential fatty acid. Occurs as the glyceride in most drying oils. Nutrient.
General Description Clear colorless liquid.
Air & Water Reactions Oxidizes in air to form peroxides, which spontaneously ignite. Insoluble in water. Sensitive to heat and moisture.
Reactivity Profile Linolenic acid is incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents. Also incompatible with peroxides, oxygen and water.
Fire Hazard Linolenic acid is probably combustible.
Linolenic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials Acetyl chloride-->cis-9-Octadecenoic acid-->Naphthalene-->Linoleic acid-->Lipase-->Eucalyptus Citriodara Oil-->D-GALACTOSE 1-[2-(2-AZIDOETHOXY)ETHOXYETHYL]-2,3,4,6-TETRA-O-ACETATE-->ANION STANDARD - NITRATE-->Dark chrome yellow-->FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER MIX C8-C22-->SPIRULINA POWDER-->Flaxseed oil-->GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID METHYL ESTER-->LINOLENIC ACID ETHYL ESTER-->Evening primrose oil-->gamma-Linolenic acid