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α-Linolenic Acid

Cayman Chemical Item Number 90210

ALA (CAS 463-40-1)

α-Linolenic Acid (CAS 463-40-1)

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Description

α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid found in leafy green vegetables. ALA, as part of a low saturated fat diet, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. ALA decreases blood pressure, serum cholesterol levels, and platelet aggregation.1

1 Allman, M.A., Pena, M.M., and Pang, D. Supplementation with flaxseed oil versus sunflowerseed oil in healthy young men consuming a low fat diet: Effects on platelet composition and function. Eur J Clin Nutr 49 169-178 (1995).

Synonyms
  • ALA
Formal Name 9Z,​12Z,​15Z-​octadecatrienoic acid
CAS Number 463-40-1
Molecular Formula C18H30O2
Formula Weight 278.4
Formulation A solution in ethanol
Purity >98%
Stability 1 year
Storage -20°C
Shipping Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)​O

Background Reading

Allman, M.A., Pena, M.M., and Pang, D. Supplementation with flaxseed oil versus sunflowerseed oil in healthy young men consuming a low fat diet: Effects on platelet composition and function. Eur J Clin Nutr 49 169-178 (1995).

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