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alpha-Linolenic acid
AKA “linolenic acid, 463-40-1, (9Z, 12Z, 15Z)-octadeca-9, 12, 15-trienoic acid, all-cis-9, 15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z, Z, Z)-9, cis, cis-9, alpha Linolenic Acid, 9-cis, 12-cis, 15-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9, Z)-”
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Ingredient Facts
Alpha-linolenic acid
AKA: 463-40-1, (9Z, 12Z, 15Z)-octadeca-9, 12, 15-trienoic acid, All-cis-9, 15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z, Z, Z)-9, Cis, Cis-9, Alpha Linolenic Acid, 9-cis, 12-cis, 15-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid, 9, Z)-
Acid · Skin Conditioning
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
Alpha-linolenic acid is a linolenic acid with cis-double bonds at positions 9, 12 and 15. Shown to have an antithrombotic effect. It has a role as a micronutrient, a nutraceutical and a mouse metabolite. It is a linolenic acid and an omega-3 fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of an alpha-linolenate and a (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Mol. Weight
278.40
State
Linolenic acid is a clear colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng