Linolenic Acid

Linolenic Acid

AKA “alpha-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)-”

Fatty Acid

Ingredient Facts

Linolenic acid

AKA: Alpha-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)-

Fatty Acid · Buffering · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Fatty Acid

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)

Formula

C18H30O2

Mol. Weight

278.40

CAS #

463-40-1

Form

Liquid

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.

Buffering

Reduces Static

Removes Impurities

Conditions Hair

Adds Fragrance

Traditional Use

An essential omega-3 fatty acid identified in the early 20th century. Historically valued in traditional diets from flaxseed and other plant sources; modern skincare adopted it for its role in maintaining skin barrier function and reducing inflammation.