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γ-Linolenic acid

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₃₀O₂
• CAS Number: 506-26-3
• Molecular Weight: 278.43
• Beilstein: 1712253
• MDL number: MFCD00065718
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329759717
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 100
• grade: analytical standard
• Assay: ≥98.5% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• application(s): food and beverages
• format: neat
• functional group: carboxylic acid
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10,12-13H,2-5,8,11,14-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-
• InChI key: VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N

Description

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Biochem/physiol Actions

γ-Linolenic acid , a polyunsaturated fatty acid, exerts anti-inflammatory effect by decreasing both interleukin (IL) 6 and IL-8 production in the human enterocyte-like cell line Caco-2 and humandendritic cells in vitro .

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 110 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves