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• CAS 506-26-3 Gamma-Linolenic acid

  Product Name: gamma-Linolenic acid

  Synonyms: 6Z,9Z,12Z-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;ALL CIS-6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid;C18:3 (ALL CIS-6,9,12) ACID;CIS,CIS,CIS-6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;DELTA 6 CIS 9 CIS 12 CIS OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID;GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID

  CAS: 506-26-3

  MF: C18H30O2

  MW: 278.43

  
  

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Product Introduction:

Description  γ-Linolenic acid (gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, INN and USAN gamolenic acid) is a fatty acid found primarily in vegetable oils. It is sold as a dietary supplement for treating problems with inflammation and auto-immune diseases, although its efficacy is disputed.

Uses  γ-Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid found mainly in vegetable oil. Studies suggest that γ-Linolenic Acid may have immune regulating and anti-inflammatory effects. γ-Linolenic Acid has also been used in the treatment of atopic eczeme although its efficacy is

Uses  γ-linolenic acid has been used as an analytical standard in gas chromatography. It may be used in nutritional studies regarding weight regain and as a possible tumor suppression agent. γ-linolenic acid is used in studies on the mechanisms and prevention of oxidation/peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.