L6503
Methyl γ-linolenate
≥99% (GC)
Synonym(s):
γ-Linolenic acid methyl ester, ω-6 Linolenic acid methyl ester, 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid methyl ester, Fame 18:3n-6, Methyl (Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-octadecatrienoate
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3(CH2CH=CH)3(CH2)4CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
292.46
NACRES:
NA.25
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
MDL number:
biological source
plant seeds (Borage)
Quality Segment
assay
≥99% (GC)
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.476 (lit.)
bp
162 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)
functional group
ester
lipid type
omega FAs
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CCCCC\C=C/C\C=C/C\C=C/CCCCC(=O)OC
InChI
1S/C19H32O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21-2/h7-8,10-11,13-14H,3-6,9,12,15-18H2,1-2H3/b8-7-,11-10-,14-13-
InChI key
JFRWATCOFCPIBM-JPFHKJGASA-N
Application
- Isolation of methyl gamma linolenate from Spirulina platensis using flash chromatography and its apoptosis inducing effect.: This study explores the extraction and potential anticancer effects of methyl gamma-linolenate from Spirulina platensis by using it as a standard for identification, suggesting its use in developing natural anticancer compounds (Jubie et al., 2015).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Methyl γ-linolenate (C18:6,9,12) differs from methyl α-linolenate (C18:9,12,15) in the positions of the double bonds. Methyl γ-linolenate may be used in nutritional studies regarding weight regain and as a possible tumor suppression agent.
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
flash_point_f
143.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
62.0 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
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