Linolenic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s): α-Lnn; cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid

Empirical Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₂

Formula Weight: 278.43

Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂CH=CH)₃(CH₂)₇CO₂H

MDL Number: MFCD00065720

Purity: ≥98.5% (GC)

Boiling Point: 230-232 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: -11 °C(lit.)

Density: 0.914 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.480(lit.); n20/D 1.480

Storage: −20°C

Beilstein Registry Number: 1727693