Linoleic Acid

C₁₈H₃₂O₂

IUPAC: (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid

CAS: 60-33-3

Overview

Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid that humans must obtain from diet. It is abundant in vegetable oils.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	32	1.0080
Carbon	C	18	12.0110
Oxygen	O	2	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×32

11.5%

Carbon ×18

77.1%

Oxygen ×2

11.4%

Uses

• Dietary supplement
• Coating agent
• Cosmetics ingredient

Fun Facts

✦ One of only two essential fatty acids for humans

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 280.45 g/mol
Density: 0.9020 g/cm³
Melting Point: -5.0 °C
Boiling Point: 230.0 °C
Solubility: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 280.2402
XLogP: 6.8
TPSA: 37.3 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 2
Rotatable Bonds: 14
Heavy Atoms: 20
Complexity: 267.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linoleic Acid?

Linoleic Acid (C₁₈H₃₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid.

What is the molecular weight of Linoleic Acid?

Linoleic Acid has a molar mass of 280.45 g/mol.

What state is Linoleic Acid at room temperature?

Linoleic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Linoleic Acid organic or inorganic?

Linoleic Acid is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Linoleic Acid?

Linoleic Acid (C₁₈H₃₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).