Statements (27)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:chemical_compound
fat |
gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:GLA
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gptkbp:biosynthesized_from |
gptkb:linoleic_acid
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gptkbp:boilingPoint |
230 °C (decomposes)
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gptkbp:CASNumber |
506-26-3
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gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
C18H30O2
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gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:black_currant_seed_oil
gptkb:borage_oil evening primrose oil |
gptkbp:has_double_bonds_at |
carbon 6, 9, and 12
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gptkbp:healthEffect |
anti-inflammatory
may help with eczema may help with rheumatoid arthritis |
gptkbp:heldBy |
gptkb:cis_fatty_acid
essential fatty acid polyunsaturated fatty acid |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
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gptkbp:is_not_synthesized_by |
humans (must be obtained from diet)
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gptkbp:IUPACName |
gptkb:(6Z,9Z,12Z)-octadeca-6,9,12-trienoic_acid
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gptkbp:meltingPoint |
-11 °C
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gptkbp:molecularWeight |
278.43 g/mol
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gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:dihomo-gamma-linolenic_acid_(DGLA)
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gptkbp:type |
gptkb:omega-6_fatty_acid
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gptkbp:usedFor |
dietary supplement
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:GLA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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