alpha-Linolenic Acid (sodium salt)

alpha-Linolenic acid is an essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in plants. In vivo, it is converted to the longer-chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic (Cay-90110, Cay-90110.1, Cay-21908), docosapentaenoic (Cay-90165, Cay-21907), and docosahexaenoic acid (Cay-90310). It is also catabolized via fatty acid beta-oxidation for energy or the synthesis of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, or stored in adipose tissue. Dietary consumption of alpha-linolenic acid-containing foods is positively associated with a moderately lower risk of cardiovascular disease.Formal Name: 9Z,12Z,15Z-octadecatrienoic acid, monosodium salt. CAS Number: 822-18-4. Synonyms: ALA, C18:3 (9Z,12Z,15Z), C18:3 n-3, FA 18:3. Molecular Formula: C18H29O2 . Na. Formula Weight: 300.4. Purity: >95%. Formulation: (Request formulation change), A crystalline solid. Solubility: Ethanol: 1.5 mg/ml, Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:5): 0.5 mg/ml. SMILES: CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC([O-])=O.[Na+]. InChi Code: InChI=1S/C18H30O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20,/h3-4,6-7,9-10H,2,5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20),/q,+1/p-1/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-,. InChi Key: UNZSHUCNBUBSGW-IFNWOZJISA-M. Side Chain Carbon Sum: 18:3.