alpha-Linolenic acid (CAS 463-40-1) — formula C18H30O2, molecular weight 278.23 g/mol; category food additives.
alpha-Linolenic acid (CAS 463-40-1) is a chemical raw material in the food additives category. Its molecular formula C18H30O2 comprises 18 C, 30 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 278.23 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 11.7 °F (NTP, 1992), boiling point around 446 °F at 17 mmHg (NTP, 1992), LogP about 6.46. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 463-40-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.23 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 11.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 446 °F at 17 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 6.46 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | 典型应用领域：食品配料, 日化原料, 精细化工。规格/纯度：以批次 COA 为准。包装：25/50kg 编织袋, 20/25/50kg 纸板桶, 200kg 塑料桶, 1000kg IBC（以订单确认为准）。储存：阴凉干燥 |
| Category | Nutrition Enhancers |
Documented applications: 典型应用领域：食品配料, 日化原料, 精细化工。规格/纯度：以批次 COA 为准。包装：25/50kg 编织袋, 20/25/50kg 纸板桶, 200kg 塑料桶, 1000kg IBC（以订单确认为准）。储存：阴凉干燥.
alpha-Linolenic acid is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 463-40-1 and molecular formula C18H30O2 (molecular weight 278.23 g/mol), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 463-40-1
Its molecular formula C18H30O2 comprises 18 C, 30 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: alpha-Linolenic acid · α-亚麻酸
Category: food additives
The CAS registry number of alpha-Linolenic acid is 463-40-1.
Molecular formula C18H30O2, molecular weight 278.23 g/mol.
It is also registered under: alpha-Linolenic acid, α-亚麻酸.
Recorded applications: 典型应用领域：食品配料, 日化原料, 精细化工。规格/纯度：以批次 COA 为准。包装：25/50kg 编织袋, 20/25/50kg 纸板桶, 200kg 塑料桶, 1000kg IBC（以订单确认为准）。储存：阴凉干燥.
Category: Nutrition Enhancers.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for alpha-Linolenic acid (CAS 463-40-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 463-40-1 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 5280934 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.23 g/mol |
| IUPAC Name | (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid |
| InChIKey | DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-PDBXOOCHSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 0RBV727H71 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.4 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 5.9 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 13 |
| Exact Mass | 278.224580195 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 278.224580195 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 20 |
| Boiling Point | 446 °F at 17 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
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| Boiling Point | 231 |
| Melting Point | 11.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -16.5 |
| Melting Point | -16.5 °C |
| Solubility | 0.000124 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.05 mmHg at 257 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000054 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 6.46 |
| Collision Cross Section | 170.9 Ų [M+Na]+ |
linolenic acid; alpha-Linolenic acid; 463-40-1; (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid; (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid; cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid; all-cis-9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid; alpha Linolenic Acid; 9-cis,12-cis,15-cis-Octadecatrienoic acid; 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-; (9,12,15)-linolenic acid; DTXSID7025506; (9Z,12Z,15Z)-Octadecatrienoic acid; 9Z,12Z,15Z-Octadecatrienoic acid; Linolenic acid, crude; (Z,Z,Z)-Octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
| Regulatory & food contact | CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Linolenic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Antistatic; Cleansing; Skin conditioning; Hair conditioning; Surfactant; Emollient |
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| GHS notifications | 87.2% (2010 / 2305) |
| GHS notifications | 87.2% (2010 / 2305) |
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| Notified hazard statements | H317 (10.4%) |
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: α-亚麻酸