alpha-Linolenic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₀O₂
CAS Number	463-40-1

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
SMILES	CC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI Key	DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	231 °C at 1.70E+01 mm Hg
Melting Point	11.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.9164 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

greater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.