Alpha-linolenic acid is a linolenic acid with cis-double bonds at positions 9, 12 and 15. Shown to have an antithrombotic effect. It has a role as a micronutrient, a nutraceutical and a mouse metabolite. It is a linolenic acid and an omega-3 fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of an alpha-linolenate and a (9Z,12Z,15Z)-octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Mol. Weight
278.40
State
Linolenic acid is a clear colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.