α-Linolenic acid

Alias: αLinolenic acid α Linolenic acid
Cat No.:V37833 Purity: ≥98%
α-Linolenic acid is extracted from perilla and is an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body.
α-Linolenic acid Chemical Structure CAS No.: 463-40-1
Product category: PI3K
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Product Description
α-Linolenic acid is extracted from perilla and is an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body. α-Linolenic acid can affect the thrombosis process by regulating PI3K/Akt signaling. α-Linolenic acid has antiarrhythmic properties and has been linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, among others.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
PI3K; Akt
ln Vitro
α-Linolenic acid converses into the longer chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)[1].
ln Vivo
In mice, α-Linolenic acid (50, 100, or 250 mg/kg; for 10 days) completely inhibits collagen- and adrenaline-induced thrombosis at 250 mg/kg[1]. Rats weighing 250–300 g have less A-V thrombus formation when given 35, 70, or 175 mg/kg of α-Linolenic acid[1]. In rats, α-Linolenic acid (70 or 175 mg/kg) inhibits collagen stimulated platelet aggregation[1].
Animal Protocol
Mice weighing at 18 ~ 22 g[1]
50, 100, 250 mg/kg
For 10 days
References

[1]. Anti-thrombotic effects of α-linolenic acid isolated from Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim seeds. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Sep 23;14:348.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C₁₈H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight
278.43
CAS #
463-40-1
Related CAS #
463-40-1
Appearance
Liquid
SMILES
CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChi Key
DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C18H30O2/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)/b4-3-,7-6-,10-9-
Chemical Name
(9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
Synonyms
αLinolenic acid α Linolenic acid
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment (e.g. under nitrogen), avoid exposure to moisture.
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Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
Ethanol: ~100 mg/mL (~359.2 mM)
DMSO: ~100 mg/mL (~359.2 mM)
H2O: <0.1 mg/mL
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.98 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.98 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.98 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.5916 mL 17.9578 mL 35.9157 mL
5 mM 0.7183 mL 3.5916 mL 7.1831 mL
10 mM 0.3592 mL 1.7958 mL 3.5916 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04481724 Active
Recruiting
Dietary Supplement: placebo
Dietary Supplement: gamma-
linolenic acid
Weight Trajectory Virta Health July 22, 2020
NCT03025620 Completed Dietary Supplement: Rapeseed oil
Dietary Supplement: Sunflower oil
Cardiovascular Diseases
Inflammation
Assistance Publique -
Hôpitaux de Paris
November 2006
NCT00694083 Completed Drug: Ridaforolimus Neoplasm Assistance Publique -
Hôpitaux de Paris
November 2006 Phase 1
NCT02433977 Completed Drug: Sodium Nitrate
Drug: Sodium Nitrite
Asthma Gladwin, Mark, MD September 2015 Phase 2
NCT00004420 Completed Drug: gamma-Linolenic
acid
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis FDA Office of Orphan
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September 1994
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