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Linolein



Linolein
IUPAC name 2,3-dioctadeca-9,12-dienoyloxypropyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate
Identifiers
CAS number
SMILES CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)

OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC) OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC

Properties
Molecular formula C57H98O6
Molar mass 879.384 g/mol
Melting point

°C

Boiling point

°C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Linolein is a triglyceride, in which glycerol is esterified with linoleic acid. It is used in the manufacturing of biodiesel. Linolein is also used in making comestic products.

Chemical structure

CH2OOC18H32-CHOOC18H32-CH2OOC18H32

References

     
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