General informations:

Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid from the omega-6 fatty acid group. It is described as an essential fatty acid and is widespread in many vegetable oils as well as being a component of natural fats and triglycerides. Chemically, it is 9,12-octadecadienoic acid; PubChem gives the molecular formula as C18H32O2 and a molar mass of 280.4 g/mol.

Properties of linoleic acid:
pH value < 7
Melting point approx. 15°C
Softening point approx. 15°C
Boiling range approx. 200°C
Flash point 192 °C
Solubility in water < 0.005 g/100 ml (25°C)

Product Specification:

Chemical name:

fatty acid C16-C18:2

Appearance:

pale yellow liquid

acid value:

198-202 mg KOH / g

C-Chains:

C 16 : 5-8 % C 18.1 : 18-30%; C18.2: 57-70%; c18.3 : 0-1% bigger C 20 max 3 %

Density:

0,89

Packing:

drums, IBC

Einecs-No.:

283-413-0

Notes:

Colour Lovibond : max 10 Y 1 R iodine value: 130-146 g I2/100 g

Synonym:

( 9,12Z)Octadecan9,12 diensäure

Product categories:

carbonic acid or carboxylic acid,

This data is only for your information purposes and does not imply a guarantee for a certain application.

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