Description

1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-α-Linolenoyl-Rac-Glycerol is a structured triglyceride containing linoleic and α-linolenic acid moieties, representing a specific molecular species of mixed fatty acid glycerides. This compound is of significant interest for research and development in lipid science, nutrition, and advanced material formulations due to its defined fatty acid composition. It is primarily utilized by researchers and product developers in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to study or incorporate specific lipid profiles.

Application

• Biochemical & Nutritional Research: Used as a reference standard or substrate in studies investigating lipid metabolism, bioavailability, and the health effects of specific polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) combinations.
• Nutraceutical Formulation: Serves as a potential high-value ingredient or model compound for developing specialized dietary supplements and functional foods targeting essential fatty acid delivery.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Development: Investigated for use in lipid-based drug delivery systems (e.g., self-emulsifying drug delivery systems - SEDDS) to enhance the solubility and absorption of poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Actives: Can be explored as a bioactive lipid component in skincare formulations for its potential moisturizing and skin-barrier supportive properties.
• Synthetic Lipid Chemistry: Acts as a key intermediate or target molecule in the synthetic organic chemistry of complex lipids and structured triglycerides.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) in analytical laboratories for the calibration and validation of chromatographic methods (e.g., GC, HPLC) used for lipid profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-α-Linolenoyl-Rac-Glycerol
CAS No.	55771-89-6
Molecular Formula	C₅₇H₉₈O₆
Molecular Weight	879.4 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dilinoleoyl-3-α-linolenoyl-rac-glycerol; rac-1,2-Dilinolein-3-α-linolenin; Glycerol 1,2-dilinoleate 3-α-linolenate; TAG (18:2, 18:2, 18:3); Triacylglycerol (54:6); LLnLn triglyceride (rac); Linoleoyl-linoleoyl-α-linolenoyl-glycerol; Mixed triglyceride of linoleic and α-linolenic acid
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. For this high-purity lipid, quality is assured through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and GC analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Fatty Acid Composition (GC)	Conforms to theoretical profile (Linoleic / α-Linolenic)
Peroxide Value	< 5.0 meq/kg
Acid Value	< 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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