gamma-Linolenic acid
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gamma-Linolenic acid or GLA (γ-linolenic acid) (INN: gamolenic acid) is an n−6, or omega-6, fatty acid found primarily in seed oils. When acting on GLA, arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase produces no leukotrienes and the conversion by the enzyme of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes is inhibited.
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This article is about gamma-Linolenic acid. For alpha-linolenic acid, see α-Linolenic acid. For linoleic acid (no "n"), see Linoleic acid.
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Preferred IUPAC name
(6Z,9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid | |||
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Gamma-linolenic acid, gamolenic acid, GLA | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.107.263 | ||
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C18H30O2 | |||
Molar mass | 278.436 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless oil | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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