Linolenic Acid

About Linolenic Acid

Linolenic Acid is a high-purity reference standard of Linolenic Acid carrying the CAS registry number 463-40-1. Its molecular formula is C18H30O2 and its molecular weight is 278.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid. Common synonyms include alpha-Linolenic acid and (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Linolenic Acid, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Linolenic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032612
CAS Number	463-40-1
IUPAC name	(9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₀O₂
Molecular weight	278.4 g/mol
Exact mass	278.2246
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N
SMILES	CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	5280934

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	5.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	alpha-Linolenic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, all-cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, alpha Linolenic Acid, 9-cis,12-cis,15-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-, (9,12,15)-linolenic acid, (9Z,12Z,15Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9Z,12Z,15Z-Octadecatrienoic acid, Linolenic acid, crude, (Z,Z,Z)-Octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Linolenic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Linolenic Acid is 463-40-1. It is also known as alpha-Linolenic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Linolenic Acid?

Linolenic Acid has the molecular formula C18H30O2 and a molecular weight of 278.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid.

What is Linolenic Acid used for?

Linolenic Acid 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 Linolenic Acid can I order?

We supply Linolenic Acid 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 Linolenic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Linolenic Acid 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 Linolenic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Linolenic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.