Description

9Cis,12Cis,15Trans-18:3 is a specific geometric isomer of octadecatrienoic acid, a C18 fatty acid with three double bonds. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and nutritional research due to its unique conjugated triene structure, which influences its reactivity and biological activity. It serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of lipid chemistry, nutraceuticals, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development and validation in lipidomics and metabolic studies.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its potential metabolic effects and role as a precursor or analog to other bioactive fatty acids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of specialized lipid-based drug candidates and prodrugs.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Potential use in the formulation of advanced skincare products targeting specific cellular pathways.
• Food Science: Studied for its oxidative stability and flavor characteristics in functional food applications.
• Industrial Catalysis: Acts as a model substrate in catalysis research for hydrogenation or isomerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	9Cis,12Cis,15Trans-18:3
CAS No.	21661-08-5
Molecular Formula	C18H30O2
Molecular Weight	278.43 g/mol
Synonyms	(9Z,12Z,15E)-Octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic Acid; 9Z,12Z,15E-Octadecatrienoic Acid; 9-cis,12-cis,15-trans-Linolenic Acid; 9c,12c,15t-18:3; C18:3 n-3 (9c,12c,15t); FA(18:3(9Z,12Z,15E)); Linolenic Acid Isomer
EINECS	244-529-7

Quality Control

We supply 9Cis,12Cis,15Trans-18:3 in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our quality assurance protocol includes rigorous analytical testing to confirm identity, purity, and isomer specificity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from GC, HPLC, and spectroscopic methods is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at -20°C or below. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0% (9Z,12Z,15E)
Peroxide Value	< 5.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.