Linolenic acid cas 463-40-1 is an omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid, is an essential fatty acid (EFA) that cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be supplied by dietary sources. ALA is abundant in certain plant foods including walnuts, rapeseed (canola), several legumes, flaxseed, and green leafy vegetables. Linolenic acid occurs as the glyceride in many seed fats. It is an essential fatty acid in the diet.
Linolenic acid
cas 463-40-1
Melting point -11 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 230-232 °C1 mm Hg(lit.)
density 0.914 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA 3380 | 9,12-OCTADECADIENOIC ACID (48%) AND 9,12,15-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID (52%)
form Liquid
color Clear colorless to light yellow
Linolenic acid cas 463-40-1
Items | Specification | Test results |
Appearance | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid | Conforms |
Purity(GC) | ≥84.0% | 84.4% |
Related substances | Linoleic acid ≤16.0% | 14.6% |
Oleic acid ≤3.0% | 0.76% |
Linolenic acid cas 463-40-1 is an essential fatty acid. Occurs as the glyceride in most drying oils, Nutrient.
Linolenic acid cas 463-40-1 is also known as alpha-linolenic acid; omega-3. An essential fatty acid found in most drying oils. It is slightly irritating to the mucous membranes. It may be used in a cosmetic preparation for any of the following broad uses:
anti-static, cleansing, emollient, skin-conditioning, and surfactant properties.
Sample
Available
Package
1kg per bottle, 25kg per drum, or as you required.
Storage
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.