Description

Ethyl Linolenate is a high-purity fatty acid ethyl ester derived from linolenic acid, an essential ω-3 fatty acid. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and a model compound in lipid research and synthesis. It serves critical functions in the production of specialty chemicals, nutritional supplements, and advanced cosmetic formulations. Industries requiring precise lipid components for research, development, and manufacturing will find this ester to be a reliable and consistent material.

Application

• Nutritional & Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of concentrated ω-3 supplements, lipid-based drug delivery systems, and prodrugs.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in high-end creams, lotions, and serums.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard and substrate in lipidomics, metabolic studies, and enzymatic assays (e.g., with lipases).
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: A key building block for producing surfactants, lubricants, and bio-based polymers.
• Food Science & Flavor Industry: Employed as a reference compound for studying lipid oxidation and flavor chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Linolenate
CAS No.	92177-52-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight	318.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate; Ethyl cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate; Ethyl α-Linolenate; Ethyl (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoate; ALA ethyl ester; ω-3 Ethyl Ester; 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Linolenate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the requirements for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and prolong shelf life. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Peroxide Value	< 5.0 meq/kg
Acid Value	< 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	< 0.1%

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