Description
An essential ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants; converted to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acids, catabolized via fatty acid β-oxidation for energy or the synthesis of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, or stored in adipose tissue in vivo; dietary consumption is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Formal name: 9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatrienoic acid, monosodium salt
Synonyms: ALA|C18:3 (9Z,12Z,15Z)|C18:3 n-3
Molecular weight: 300.4
CAS: 822-18-4
Purity: ≥95%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Fatty Acids||Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Octadecanoids||Research Area|Cardiovascular System|Cardiovascular Diseases||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Metabolic Diseases|Dyslipidemias||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Fatty Acids