(9Z, 12Z)-Octadeca-9, 12-dienoic acid, PurReagent, >85.0%(GC)

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C18H32O2
Molecular Weight:  280.45 g/mol
CAS Number: 60-33-3

Properties

Assay Purity >85%
Refractive index n20/D 1.466(lit.)
B pt. 229-230°C/16 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. -5°C (lit.)
Density 0.902 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement  P261-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29161590
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
(9Z12Z)-Octadeca-912-dienoic acid commonly known as linoleic acid is used as a biochemical and lipid metabolism research reagent a precursor for the synthesis of bioactive lipids and surfactants a component in cell culture and nutrition studies a standard in chromatographic and analytical chemistry a raw material for pharmaceutical cosmetic and food research and in studies of oxidative stability inflammation membrane biology and fatty acid metabolism.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as an essential fatty acid in biological systems contributing to cell membrane structure and supporting various physiological functions.

General Description
(9Z 12Z)-Octadeca-912-dienoic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and two cis double bonds located at the 9th and 12th positions commonly known as linoleic acid.