γ-Linolenic acid
SIAL/62174 - analytical standard
Synonym: cis,cis,cis-
CAS Number: 506-26-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H30O2
Molecular Weight: 278.43
MDL Number: MFCD00065718
Linear Formula: C18H30O2
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | food and beverages |
assay | ≥98.5% (GC) |
biological source | synthetic |
format | neat |
functional group | carboxylic acid |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C18H30O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
InChI key | VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
shipped in | ambient |
SMILES string | CCCCCC=C/CC=C/CC=C/CCC |
storage temp. | −20°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | γ-Linolenic acid , a polyunsaturated fatty acid, exerts anti-inflammatory effect by decreasing both interleukin (IL) 6 and IL-8 production in the human enterocyte-like cell line Caco-2 and humandendritic cells in vitro . |
Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 230.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 110 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.5% (GC) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |