| Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is the ethyl ester derivative of Linolenic Acid, an essential fatty acid that occurs mostly as the glyceride in most drying oils. Also a nutrient. alpha-Linolenic acid ethyl ester is an esterified form of alpha-linolenic acid . It increases cyclin E levels and the activity of Cdk2/cyclin E, ERK, and JNK in hepatic stellate cells when used at a concentration of 50uM.1 alpha-Linolenic acid ethyl ester (25ug/ml) inhibits the growth of S. mutans, C. albicans, and P. gingivalis by 98, 72, and 92%, respectively, in vitro.2 It has been found in biodiesel produced from castor oil using ethanol.3 alpha-Linolenic acid ethyl ester has been used as a substrate in lipid peroxidation assays for antioxidant activity.4 Synonyms: (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate, Ethyl cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ethyl Linolenoate, Ethyl alpha-Linolenate CAS No: 1191-41-9 Molecular Formula: C20H34O2 Molecular Weight: 306.48 Appearance: Clear colorless oil Purity: As Reported Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. Light Sensitive, amber vial, Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
