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Linolenic Acid

In Stock•Starting at $37 for 250 mg•Purity ≥ 80%
CAS No.463-40-1
MDL No.MFCD00065720
MFC18H30O2
MW278.40
InChI KeyDTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N
CUSTOM SYNTHESISPRECLINICAL SUPPORT

Pricing & Availability

Pack SizePurityPriceAvailabilityAction
250 mg80%$37In Stock
1 g80%$95In Stock
5 g80%$324In Stock
25 g80%$1127In Stock
Custom synthesis and bulk supply options are available upon request.

Product Information

Alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid with cis-double bonds at positions 9, 12, and 15. It functions as a micronutrient, nutraceutical, and mouse metabolite, and exhibits antithrombotic effects. It is the conjugate acid of alpha-linolenate and (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate.

CAS No.463-40-1
Product NameLinolenic Acid
IrritantIrritant
Signal Word:Warning
HCode:H317
PCode:P261-P272-P280-P302+P352-P321-P333+P317-P362+P364-P501

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Studies related to this compound and its mechanism of action

Free fatty acids regulate insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells through GPR40.

Nature • Vol. 422, Issue 6928 • 2003
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The orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR40 is activated by medium and long chain fatty acids.

The Journal of biological chemistry • Vol. 278, Issue 13 • 2003
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A human cell surface receptor activated by free fatty acids and thiazolidinedione drugs.

Biochemical and biophysical research communications • Vol. 301, Issue 2 • 2003
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Fish consumption, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease.

Circulation • Vol. 106, Issue 21 • 2002
PMID: 12438303DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000038493.65177.94

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