Synonym: a-Lnn, cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid
CAS Number: 463-40-1
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2CH=CH)3(CH2)7CO2H
Molecular Weight: 278.43
Beilstein Registry Number: 1727693
EC Number: 207-334-8
MDL Number: MFCD00065720
PubChem Substance ID: 24896311
Biochem/physiol Actions
An ?-3 fatty acid that serves as a precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) but not docosahexaenoic acid. Conversion is greater in women than men, and conversely, ß-oxidation metabolism is greater in men than women.1
Packaging
Sealed ampule.
Assay: =99%
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.480(lit.)
BP: 230-232 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)
MP: -11 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.914 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage Temp.: -20°C