Linseed Acid
TL;DR: Linseed Acid (CAS 463-40-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C18H30O2 and molecular weight 278.22458 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acid
Also Known As: linolenic acid, alpha-Linolenic acid, Linseed acid, alpha-Lnn, A-Linolenic
Application Areas
Top 5 of 20 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C18H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.22458 g/mol |
| XLogP | 5.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 13 |
| Exact Mass | 278.22458 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 20 |
| Complexity | 301.0 |
| SMILES | CCC=CCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | DTOSIQBPPRVQHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Linseed Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Linseed Acid (CAS 463-40-1) has the molecular formula C18H30O2 and a molecular weight of 278.22 g/mol. Synonyms include linolenic acid and alpha-Linolenic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Linseed Acid
Property Insights of Linseed Acid
The XLogP value of 5.9 indicates that Linseed Acid is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Linseed Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Linseed Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Linseed Acid?
The CAS number of Linseed Acid is 463-40-1.
What is the molecular formula of Linseed Acid?
The molecular formula of Linseed Acid is C18H30O2.
What is the molecular weight of Linseed Acid?
The molecular weight of Linseed Acid is 278.22458 g/mol.
What are the applications of Linseed Acid?
Linseed Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Linseed Acid?
You can request a quote for Linseed Acid directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Linseed Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Linseed Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.