Linoleic Acid, PurReagent,>=99.0%
PurReagent
Synonym: 9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid
Linear Formula:
C18H32O2
Molecular Weight: 280.45 g/mol
CAS Number: 60-33-3
Properties
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.466 |
| B pt. | 229 - 230 °C |
| M pt. | -5 °C |
| Density | 0.902 g/cm3 at 25 °C |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
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| HS Code | 29161590 |
| Flash point | > 113 °C |
| Storage Temp. | -20 °C |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| UN Number | NA |
Description
Application
Linoleic acid is widely used in food products nutritional supplements cosmetics skincare formulations and pharmaceutical preparations because of its nutritional and skin-conditioning properties.
Purpose
The primary purpose of linoleic acid is to support normal growth maintain healthy cell membranes and serve as a precursor for important biological signaling molecules.
General Description
Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid that the human body cannot produce on its own and must obtain through food sources such as vegetable oils nuts and seeds.
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