Linoleic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Linoleic Acid |
| CAS | 60-33-3 |
| Formula | CH3(CH2)4=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH |
| Synonym | Linolic acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z,12Z)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.9007 (224 c) |
| Freely Soluble | in ether |
| Iodine Number | 165 - 173 (HANUS 2 HRS) |
| Saponification Value | 198 - 204 |
| After Heating | <5 (Gardner) |
| Color, APHA | <100 |
| Neutralization Value | 197 - 203 |
| Iodine Value | 140 - 150 (WIJS 1 HR) |
| Hydroxyl Value | <10 |
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid (%) | 50 - 60 |
| Insolubility | in water |
| Melting Point | -12 c |
| Color | colorless to pale yellow oil |
| Molecular weight | 280.44 |
| Solubility | chloroform, abs. alcohol, methanol, and acetone |
| Boiling Point | 230 c (16 mm) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | This is a fatty acid that is used in the production of oil paints and varnishes.
Category: Oleochemicals, High Purity Fatty Acids
Purity: 99+ % |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly, High Purity Fatty Acids & Esters |
| Industry | Industrial |
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