α-Linolenic Acid – 50 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
463-40-1
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
De Minimis - 1170 / 3

α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants.{42925} In vivo, it is converted to the longer-chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic (Item Nos. 90110 | 90110.1 | 21908), docosapentaenoic (Item Nos. 90165 | 21907), and docosahexaenoic acid (Item No. 90310).{42926} It is also catabolized via fatty acid β-oxidation for energy or the synthesis of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, or stored in adipose tissue. Dietary consumption of α-linolenic acid-containing foods is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease.{42925}  

 

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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

Synonyms:  ALA|C18:3 (9Z,12Z,15Z)|C18:3 n-3

Molecular weight: 278.4

CAS: 463-40-1

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A solution in ethanol


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