gamolenic acid
g-linolenic acid
Identification
| Name | gamolenic acid |
| CAS Number | 506-26-3 |
| FDA UNII | 78YC2MAX4O |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H30 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 278.43550000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00065718 |
| Nikkaji Number | J12.229G |
| Beilstein | 1712253 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | GRN 652 |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 379.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 530.00 °F. TCC ( 276.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.570 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 0.02371 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for gamolenic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for gamolenic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
gamoleic acid
g-
linolenic acid
gamma-
linolenic acid
(6Z,9Z,12Z)-
octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid
(6Z,9Z,12Z)-
octadecatrienoic acid
(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-
octadecatrienoic acid
6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-
octadecatrienoic acid
6,9,12-all-cis-
octadecatrienoic acid
6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-
octadecatrienoic acid
6Z,9Z,12Z-
octadecatrienoic acid
cis-6,cis-9,cis-12-
octadecatrienoic acid
cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-
octadecatrienoic acid
6,9,12-
octadecatrienoic acid, (6Z,9Z,12Z)-
6,9,12-
octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)-
PubMed:
Needle core biopsy for the assessment of unilateral breast masses in men.
PubMed:
A randomized multicenter study of gamolenic acid (Efamast) with and without antioxidant vitamins and minerals in the management of mastalgia.
PubMed:
Nonprescription medicine use in a multiple sclerosis clinic population.
PubMed:
Management of cyclical mastalgia in oriental women: pioneer experience of using gamolenic acid (Efamast) in Asia.
PubMed:
Drug therapy of mastalgia. What are the options?
PubMed:
Effect of oral gamolenic acid from evening primrose oil on menopausal flushing.
PubMed:
The use of gamma-linolenic acid in diabetic neuropathy.
PubMed:
Gamolenic acid in atopic eczema: Epogam.