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Linoleic acid

≥99%

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Synonym(s):
α-Linoleic acid, 9-cis,12-cis-Linoleic acid, cis-9,cis-12-Octadecadienoic acid, Telfairic acid
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H
CAS Number:
60-33-3
Molecular Weight:
280.45
Beilstein:
1727101
EC Number:
200-470-9
MDL number:
MFCD00064241
PubChem Substance ID:
24896279

biological source

plant oil (safflower)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.466 (lit.)

bp

229-230 °C/16 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−5 °C (lit.)

density

0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

lipid type

omega FAs

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC(CCCCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCC)=O

InChI

1S/C18H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10H,2-5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6-,10-9-

InChI key

OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N

Gene Information

human ... SOAT1(6646) , SOAT2(8435)

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General description

Linoleic acid is considered an important dietary omega-6 fatty acid. It contributes to the structural components of cell membranes.

Application

Linoleic acid has been used as a substrate to measure lipoxygenase activity. It has also been used to prepare linoleic acid hydroperoxide samples and study the prooxidant activity of citrate-stabilized CeO2.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Linoleic acid increases cell proliferation and gene expression of PPARα and its target genes such as acyl-CoA oxidase in primary duck hepatocytes .
Linoleic acid is an n-6 polyunsaturated essential fatty acid (PUFA) used as a precursor of arachidonic acid (AA) and various prostaglandins. Linoleic acid may be used to improve the delivery and efficacy of anticancer drugs and in cancer protection. Linoleic acid has a significant influence on the membrane function. This fatty acid serves as a precursor for the bioactive metabolites called eicosanoids, which regulate renal and pulmonary function, vascular tone, and inflammatory responses. Linoleic acid deficiency has been observed in infants with chronic fat malabsorption conditions. Insufficient levels of this fatty acid result in poor growth and development in infants, scaly dermatitis, and an impaired immune response. Linoleic acid maintains the skin’s moisture content, hence it is utilized in topical applications.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Allison Dilzer et al.
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 52(6), 488-513 (2012-03-29)
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has drawn significant attention in the last two decades for its variety of biologically beneficial effects. CLA reduces body fat, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and modulates immune and inflammatory responses as well as improves bone mass.
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The mshA::Tn5 mutant of Mycobacterium smegmatis does not produce mycothiol (MSH) and was found to markedly overproduce both ergothioneine and an ~15-kDa protein determined to be organic hydroperoxide resistance protein (Ohr). An mshA(G32D) mutant lacking MSH overproduced ergothioneine but not
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