Linolenic Acid Ethyl Ester is the ethyl ester derivative of Linolenic Acid; an essential fatty acid that occurs mostly as the glyceride in most drying oils. Also a nutrient.
α-Linolenic acid ethyl ester is an esterified form of α-linolenic acid . It increases cyclin E levels and the activity of Cdk2/cyclin E, ERK, and JNK in hepatic stellate cells when used at a concentration of 50uM.1 α-Linolenic acid ethyl ester (25ug/ml) inhibits the growth of S. mutans, C. albicans, and P. gingivalis by 98, 72, and 92%, respectively, in vitro.2 It has been found in biodiesel produced from castor oil using ethanol.3 α-Linolenic acid ethyl ester has been used as a substrate in lipid peroxidation assays for antioxidant activity.4
Storage and Stability:Store at 4°C. Light Sensitive, amber vial, Under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.