Linoleic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s): 9-cis,12-cis-Linoleic acid; cis-9,cis-12-Octadecadienoic acid; Telfairic acid

Empirical Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₂

Formula Weight: 280.45

Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH=CHCH₂CH=CH(CH₂)₇CO₂H

MDL Number: MFCD00064241

Purity: ≥98.5% (GC)

Boiling Point: 229-230 °C/16 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: −5 °C(lit.)

Density: 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.466(lit.); n20/D 1.470

Storage: 2-8°C

Beilstein Registry Number: 1727101

RTECS No.: RF9990000