Description

Methyl Linolenate is a high-purity fatty acid methyl ester derived from linolenic acid, serving as a critical chemical intermediate and analytical standard. Its value lies in its defined chemical structure, which is essential for research, synthesis, and quality control processes in advanced industries. This compound is particularly needed by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from lipid research to the production of bioactive derivatives.

Application

• As a high-purity reference standard for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry in analytical laboratories.
• A key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex lipid molecules, surfactants, and polymer precursors.
• In nutritional and biochemical research to study the metabolism and effects of ω-3 fatty acids.
• For the production of specialty esters and derivatives used in cosmetics and personal care formulations.
• As a substrate or model compound in enzymatic studies and biocatalysis research.
• In the development and calibration of analytical methods for the food and feed industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Linolenate
CAS No.	7361-80-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₂O₂
Molecular Weight	292.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Linolenic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate; Methyl cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate; Methyl α-Linolenate; Methyl (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate; 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Ester of Linolenic Acid
EINECS	230-892-4

Quality Control

Our Methyl Linolenate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and identity, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%

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