α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants. Dietary consumption of α-linolenic acid-containing foods is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Formal Name | 9Z,12Z,15Z-Octadecatrienoic Acid |
Synonym | ALA |
CAS No.: | 463-40-1 |
Molecular Formula | C₁₈H₃₀O₂ |
Molecular Weight | 278.4 |
SMILES | CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O |
Side Chain Carbon Sum | 18:3 |
Description | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid |
Purity(GC) | 85%, 98%, 99% |
Storage | -5 to 5℃ |
Stability | 1 year |
Product Size | 10g, 100g, 1kg, 25kg |
Bulk & Custom | Please contact:sales@njwell-health.com |
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Product:α-Linolenic Acid CAS No.:463-40-1
Manufacturer: Well Health Sci-Tech Co.,ltd
TEST | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
Appearance | colorless to light yellow clear liquid | light yellow liquid |
Purity(GC) | ≥98% | 98.6% |
Acid Value | 190-205 mgKOH/g | 193.4 |
Saponification Value | 190-205 mgKOH/g | 199.1 |
Peroxide | ≤10 meq/kg | 3.1 |
Water Content | ≤0.3% | 0.01% |
α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants. Dietary consumption of α-linolenic acid-containing foods is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease.