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015590 γ-Linolenic Acid (FA 18:3, GLA) CAS: 506-26-3

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References
CAS Number
506-26-3
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C18H30O2
Molecular Weight
278.43
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octatrienoic Acid; 6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic Acid; 6,9,12-all-cis-Octadecatrienoic Acid; 6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-Octadecatrienoic Acid; Gamma-linolenic Acid; Gamolenic Acid; all-cis-6,9,12- Octadecatrienoic Acid; cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic Acid; cis-6,cis-9,cis-12-Octadecatrienoic Acid

γ-Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid found mainly in vegetable oil. Studies suggest that γ-Linolenic Acid may have immune regulating and anti-inflammatory effects. γ-Linolenic Acid has also been used in the treatment of atopic eczeme although its efficacy is disputed.

Synonyms
(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octatrienoic Acid; 6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic Acid; 6,9,12-all-cis-Octadecatrienoic Acid; 6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-Octadecatrienoic Acid; Gamma-linolenic Acid; Gamolenic Acid; all-cis-6,9,12- Octadecatrienoic Acid; cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic Acid; cis-6,cis-9,cis-12-Octadecatrienoic Acid
CAS No
506-26-3
Molecular Formula
C18H30O2
Molecular Weight
278.43
Appearance
Colorless oil
Purity
≥98%
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C
References
Ziboh, V. et al.: Fatty Acids Food Health Implic., 791 (2008); Kapoor, R. et al.: Curr. Phar, Biotechnol., 7, 531 (2006); Horrobin, D. et al.: Am. J. Nutrit., 71, 367S (2000);
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