GAMOLENIC ACID
UNII 78YC2MAX4O

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Gamolenic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 78YC2MAX4O.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 506-26-3 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 25605. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
78YC2MAX4O
CAS Registry Number
506-26-3
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
GAMOLENIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
78YC2MAX4O
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C18H30O2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
VZCCETWTMQHEPK-QNEBEIHSSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
2834
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(=O)(O)CCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Gamolenic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

GAMOLENIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

(6Z,9Z,12Z-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID
.GAMMA.-LINOLENIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF BORAGE SEED OIL) [DSC]
.GAMMA.-LINOLENIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF EVENING PRIMROSE OIL) [DSC]
.GAMMA.-LINOLENIC ACID [MI]
6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID, (Z,Z,Z)-
C18:3 (N-6)
CIS-6,CIS-9,CIS-12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID
DELTA-LINOLENIC ACID
GAMMA LINOLENIC ACID
GAMMALINOLENIC ACID
GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID (CONSTITUENT OF SPIRULINA) [DSC]
GAMOLENIC ACID [INN]
GAMOLENIC ACID [MART.]
GAMOLENIC ACID [WHO-DD]
GAMOLENIC-ACID
GLA
GLA (GAMMA LINOLENIC ACID) SAFFLOWER OIL [NDI]

Brand / Trade Names

SONOVA 400

Systematic Nomenclature

(6Z,9Z,12Z)-6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID
(Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID
.GAMMA.-LINOLENIC ACID
CIS,CIS,CIS-6,9,12-OCTADECATRIENOIC ACID
GAMMA-LINOLENATE
GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID

Technical Codes

18:3(N-6)
NDI 609 [FDMS]

NDC Products Containing GAMOLENIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: