Chemical identity
γ-Linolenic Acid
CAS 506-26-3 · C18H30O2
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-31184 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 5280933 |
| Name | γ-Linolenic Acid |
| CAS RN | 506-26-3 |
| Molecular formula | C18H30O2 |
| Molecular weight | 278.43 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | all-cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic Acid |
| InChIKey | VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N |
02Structure identifiers
The parsed structure is acyclic, includes aliphatic carbon. These statements are calculated from the published structure string.
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
|---|---|
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| Ring count | 0 |
| Secondary amines | 0 |
| Tertiary amines | 0 |
| N-methyl amine sites | 0 |
| SMILES | CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC(=O)O |
|---|---|
| InChI | Not listed |
| Formula from structure | C18H30O2 |
| Molecular weight from structure | 278.43 g/mol |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NO EXACT MATCH FOUND | CAS 506-26-3 has no exact match in the reviewed published schedule. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NO EXACT REVIEWED CAS MATCH | CAS 506-26-3 has no exact match in the reviewed SCOMET list. |
| Review date | 2026-08-01 | Recheck the current official instruments for the material, concentration, activity and date in question. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · reviewed 2026-08-01
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
No parent compound is listed.
Other names
- Gamma-linolenic Acid
- (Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octatrienoic Acid
- 6(Z),9(Z),12(Z)-Octadecatrienoic Acid
- 6-cis,9-cis,12-cis-Octadecatrienoic Acid
- Gamolenic Acid
- cis,cis,cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic Acid
- cis-6,cis-9,cis-12-Octadecatrienoic Acid
- 506-26-3
- (6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic acid
- (Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic acid
- Acido gamolenico
- Acide gamolenique
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 5280933
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.