An esterified form of α-linolenic acid
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α-Linolenic Acid glycidyl ester

Item No. 43232

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Technical Information
Formal Name
9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatrienoic acid, 2-oxiranylmethyl ester
CAS Number
51554-07-5
Synonyms
  • C18:3-GE
  • C18:3 glycidyl ester
  • Glycidyl α-Linolenate
  • Glycidyl Octadecatrienoate
  • Ln-GE
  • Octadecatrienoic Acid glycidyl ester
Molecular Formula
C21H34O3
Formula Weight
334.5
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solution in methyl acetate
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Methyl Acetate: Sparingly soluble: 1-10 mg/ml
SMILES
CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(OCC1CO1)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C21H34O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(22)24-19-20-18-23-20/h3-4,6-7,9-10,20H,2,5,8,11-19H2,1H3/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-
InChi Key
SGFJJNBUMXQSMU-PDBXOOCHSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    α-Linolenic acid glycidyl ester is an esterified form of α-linolenic acid (Item Nos. 90210 | 21910) containing a glycidyl group. It is hydrolyzed in vivo to glycidol, which is carcinogenic in rats.1 α-Linolenic acid glycidyl ester has been found in commercial edible oils and infant formulas.2,3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Cheng, W.-W., Liu, G.-Q., Wang, L.-Q., et al. Glycidyl fatty acid esters in refined edible oils: A review on formation, occurrence, analysis, and elimination methods. Compr. Rev. Food Sci. Food Saf. 16(2), 263-281 (2017).

    2. Masukawa, Y., Shiro, H., Nakamura, S., et al. A new analytical method for the quantification of glycidol fatty acid esters in edible oils. J. Oleo Sci. 59(2), 81-88 (2010).

    3. Leigh, J., and MacMahon, S. Occurrence of 3-monochloropropanediol esters and glycidyl esters in commercial infant formulas in the United States. Food Addit. Contam. Part A. Chem. Anal. Control Expo. Risk Assess. 34(3), 356-370 (2017).