γ-Linolenic acid

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γ-Linolenic acid Structure
γ-Linolenic acid structure
Common Name γ-Linolenic acid
CAS Number 506-26-3 Molecular Weight 278.430
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 379.5±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H30O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 276.4±14.4 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of γ-Linolenic acid


Gamma-linolenic acid is an omega-6 (n-6), 18 carbon (18C-) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) extracted from human milk and several botanical seed oils. Gamma-linolenic acid supplements could restore needed PUFAs and mitigate the disease[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name γ-linolenic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 γ-Linolenic acid Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Gamma-linolenic acid is an omega-6 (n-6), 18 carbon (18C-) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) extracted from human milk and several botanical seed oils. Gamma-linolenic acid supplements could restore needed PUFAs and mitigate the disease[1].
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References

[1]. Sergeant S, et al. Gamma-linolenic acid, Dihommo-gamma linolenic, Eicosanoids and Inflammatory Processes. Eur J Pharmacol. 2016 Aug 15;785:77-86.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 379.5±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H30O2
Molecular Weight 278.430
Flash Point 276.4±14.4 °C
Exact Mass 278.224579
PSA 37.30000
LogP 6.57
Appearance of Characters liquid
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.491
InChIKey VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N
SMILES CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCC(=O)O
Storage condition −20°C

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2916190090

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2916190090
Summary 2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

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More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

HMDB: a knowledgebase for the human metabolome.

Nucleic Acids Res. 37(Database issue) , D603-10, (2009)

The Human Metabolome Database (HMDB, http://www.hmdb.ca) is a richly annotated resource that is designed to address the broad needs of biochemists, clinical chemists, physicians, medical geneticists, ...

The human serum metabolome.

PLoS ONE 6(2) , e16957, (2011)

Continuing improvements in analytical technology along with an increased interest in performing comprehensive, quantitative metabolic profiling, is leading to increased interest pressures within the m...

Lipidomics reveals a remarkable diversity of lipids in human plasma.

J. Lipid Res. 51(11) , 3299-305, (2010)

The focus of the present study was to define the human plasma lipidome and to establish novel analytical methodologies to quantify the large spectrum of plasma lipids. Partial lipid analysis is now a ...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

g-Linolenic Acid
MFCD00065718
gamolenic acid
cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic Acid
(6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid
(6Z,9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
γ-Linolenic acid

 γ-Linolenic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What English synonyms does γ-linolenic acid have?
A: English synonyms of γ-linolenic acid: g-Linolenic Acid, MFCD00065718, gamolenic acid, cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic Acid, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid, Gamma-Linolenic Acid, γ-Linolenic acid.
Q: What are the uses of γ-linolenic acid?
A: Main uses of γ-linolenic acid: Gamma-linolenic acid is an omega-6 (n-6), 18 carbon (18C-) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) extracted from human milk and several botanical seed oils. Gamma-linolenic acid supplements could restore needed PUFAs and mitigate the disease[1].
Q: What is the safety information for γ-linolenic acid?
A: Safety information for γ-linolenic acid: S26-S36.
Q: What is the molecular formula of γ-linolenic acid?
A: Molecular formula of γ-linolenic acid is C18H30O2.
Q: What is the CAS number of γ-linolenic acid?
A: CAS number of γ-linolenic acid is 506-26-3.
Q: What is the boiling point of γ-linolenic acid?
A: Boiling point of γ-linolenic acid is 379.5±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of γ-linolenic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of γ-linolenic acid is 37.30000.
Q: What are the upstream materials of γ-linolenic acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of γ-linolenic acid: 4184-93-4;60-33-3;16326-32-2;30964-00-2;2067-33-6;56909-02-5;209860-40-2;35378-79-1.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of γ-linolenic acid?
A: SMILES notation of γ-linolenic acid is CCCCCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCC(=O)O.
Q: What is the LogP of γ-linolenic acid?
A: LogP of γ-linolenic acid is 6.57.

 γ-Linolenic acidfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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