Linoleic Acid

C₁₈H₃₂O₂

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

CAS: 60-33-3

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 32 1,0080
Carbon C 18 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

H
11,5%
C
77,1%
O
11,4%

Kegunaan

  • Dietary supplement
  • Coating agent
  • Cosmetics ingredient

Fakta Menarik

  • One of only two essential fatty acids for humans

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
liquid
Massa Molar
280,45 g/mol
Kerapatan
0,9020 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
-5,0 °C
Titik Didih
230,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

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).