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Linoleic acid, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number p-7044723
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100 g
60-33-3
C18H32O2
280.452
MFCD00064241
OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N
linoleic acid, linolic acid, telfairic acid, cis,cis-linoleic acid, 9z,12z-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, linoleate, grape seed oil, cis,cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, cis-9,cis-12-octadecadienoic acid, 9z,12z-linoleic acid
5280450
CHEBI:17351
(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
60-33-3
C18H32O2
280.452
MFCD00064241
OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N
linoleic acid, linolic acid, telfairic acid, cis,cis-linoleic acid, 9z,12z-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, linoleate, grape seed oil, cis,cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, cis-9,cis-12-octadecadienoic acid, 9z,12z-linoleic acid
5280450
CHEBI:17351
(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Unsaturated μ-6 fatty acid Linoleic acid is involved in the production of quick-drying oils which are used in oil paints and varnishes. It is also used in beauty products due to its beneficial properties on the skin such as moisture retention. It is a key starting material for the synthesis of linoleyl alcohol and octadecanoic acid. It is used as a precursor of arachidonic acid (AA) and various prostaglandins. It may be used to improve the delivery and efficacy of anti-cancer drugs and in cancer protection.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Unsaturated µ-6 fatty acid Linoleic acid is involved in the production of quick-drying oils which are used in oil paints and varnishes. It is also used in beauty products due to its beneficial properties on the skin such as moisture retention. It is a key starting material for the synthesis of linoleyl alcohol and octadecanoic acid. It is used as a precursor of arachidonic acid (AA) and various prostaglandins. It may be used to improve the delivery and efficacy of anti-cancer drugs and in cancer protection.

Solubility
Miscible with dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol, ether, petroleum ether, dimethylformamide, acetone and benzene. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point -12°C
Density 0.902
Boiling Point 230°C (16 mmHg)
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Odor Weak, Characteristic
Refractive Index 1.4699
Linear Formula CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 1727101
Sensitivity Air sensitive
Merck Index 14,5505
Solubility Information Miscible with dimethyl sulfoxide,ethanol,ether,petroleum ether,dimethylformamide,acetone and benzene. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 280.45
Percent Purity 95%
Chemical Name or Material Linoleic acid
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EINECSNumber 200-470-9
RTECSNumber RF9990000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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