Linoleic Acid

C₁₈H₃₂O₂

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

CAS: 60-33-3

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 32 1,0080
Carbon C 18 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×32
11,5%
C
Carbon ×18
77,1%
O
Oxygen ×2
11,4%

Usages

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Coating agent
  • • Cosmetics ingredient

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ One of only two essential fatty acids for humans

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
280,45 g/mol
Densité
0,9020 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-5,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
230,0 °C
Solubilité
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
280,2402
XLogP
6,8
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
14
Heavy Atoms
20
Complexity
267,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).