Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester

About Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester

Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is an impurity of Linolenic Acid carrying the CAS registry number 31450-14-3. The compound has the formula C20H34O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 306.5 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoate. Alternative names: Ethyl Gamma-Linolenate and Ethyl gamma-linolenic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

This Linolenic Acid impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-031148
CAS Number	31450-14-3
IUPAC name	ethyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoate
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₃₄O₂
Molecular weight	306.5 g/mol
Exact mass	306.2559
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MJLYTDAIYLGSRZ-ORZIMQNZSA-N
SMILES	CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC(=O)OCC
PubChem CID	9883013

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	6.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl Gamma-Linolenate, Ethyl gamma-linolenic acid, 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, ethyl ester, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-, Ethyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-octadecatrienoate, 6Z,9Z,12Z-Octadecatrienoic acid, ethyl ester, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-ethyl octadeca-6,9,12-trienoate

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is 31450-14-3. It is also known as Ethyl Gamma-Linolenate, Ethyl gamma-linolenic acid, 6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid, ethyl ester, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester?

Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester has the molecular formula C20H34O2 and a molecular weight of 306.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl (6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoate.

What is Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester used for?

Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Linolenic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester can I order?

We supply Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Gamma-Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.