| Description |
Linoleicacid is considered an important dietary omega-6 fatty acid. It contributes tothe structural components of cell membranes. |
| Synonyms |
α-Linoleic acid, cis-9,cis-12-Octadecadienoic acid |
| Molecular Weight |
280.45 |
| Boiling Point |
229-230 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) |
| Melting Point |
-5 °C (lit.) |
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Density |
0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Appearance |
liquid |
| Application |
Linoleicacid has been used as a substrate to measure lipoxygenase activity. It hasalso been used to prepare linoleic acid hydroperoxide samples and study theprooxidant activity of citrate-stabilized CeO2. |
| Beilstein |
1727101 |
| Biological Source |
plant oil (safflower) |
| Color |
colorless |
| EC Number |
200-470-9 |
| Linear Formula |
CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H |
| MDL Number |
MFCD00064241 |
| NACRES |
NA.25 |
| Refractive Index |
n 20/D 1.466 (lit.) |
| Storage Conditions |
Please store this product at 2-8°C. |
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