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C18:2 Linoleic Acid is also used in some bar of soap products.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is widely used in cosmetic and personal care products as an essential fatty acid that helps maintain the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss.
CAS Number: 60-33-3
EC / EINECS Number: 200-470-9
IUPAC Name: (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₂
Molar Mass: ~280.45 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
Linoleic acid has numerous synonyms used in various chemical and biological contexts. Synonyms (comma-separated): 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, cis,cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, C18:2 (n-6), (Z,Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, linolic acid, linoleate (salt/ester form), Emersol 315, Unifac 6550, 9,12-linoleic acid, Telfairic acid, linoleic acid [FCC], vitamin F component linoleic acid, constituent of vegetable oils (e.g., corn, soybean, borage, flax seed), (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, C18:2 (Lipid numbers), linoleic acid, 60-33-3, Linolic acid, (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, Telfairic acid, cis,cis-Linoleic acid, 9,12-Linoleic acid, Unifac 6550, Emersol 315, alpha-Linoleic acid, cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, cis-9,cis-12-Octadecadienoic acid, (Z,Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, 9Z,12Z-Linoleic acid, Emersol 310, 9Z,12Z-octadecadienoic acid, Extra Linoleic 90, all-cis-9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, 9-cis,12-cis-Linoleic acid, Leinoleic acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z,12Z)-, 9-cis,12-cis-Octadecadienoic acid, Ronacare asc 3, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, (9Z,12Z)-Octadecadienoic acid, cis-delta9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, 9KJL21T0QJ, NSC-281243, DTXSID2025505, CHEBI:17351, C18:2, C18:2 (n-6), FEMA NO. 3380, LINOLEIC ACID-, DTXCID505505, NSC281243, [z,z]-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 9 trans,12 trans Octadecadienoic Acid, RefChem:6456, Linoleic Acid, (E,E)-, 9,12 Octadecadienoic Acid, Fatty Acid 18:2 n-6, Acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic, Cis, cis-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, 9-trans,12-trans-Octadecadienoic Acid, 200-470-9, Linoleic, acide linoleique, (9Z,12Z)-9,12-octadecadienoic acid, MFCD00064241, acido linoleico, 8024-22-4, acide cis-linoleique, cis-9, cis-12-octadecadienoic acid, cis-Delta(9,12)-octadecadienoic acid, CHEMBL267476, NCGC00091049-04, VESPULA PENSYLVANICA B708568K063, CAS-60-33-3, 30175-49-6, CCRIS 650, 14C-Linoleic acid, Linoleic acid, pure, HSDB 5200, (14C)-Linoleic acid, SR-01000944790, EINECS 200-470-9, UNII-9KJL21T0QJ, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, (Z,Z)-, NSC 281243, (14C)alpha-Linolenic acid, Linolate, linoleic-acid, Leinolic acid, AI3-11132, trans-9,trans-12-Octadecadienoic acid, 85594-37-2, 9Z,12Z-Linoleate, 80969-37-5, n-6,9 all-cis, Linoleic acid, 95%, Linoleic acid - 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C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and two cis double bonds at the 9th and 12th positions (often abbreviated 18:2 (n-6)).
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is one of the two essential fatty acids for humans, meaning the body cannot synthesize it and it must be obtained through diet.
In nature, C18:2 Linoleic Acid typically occurs not as a free acid but esterified within triglycerides and phospholipids of plant and animal fats.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid under standard conditions and plays vital roles in cell membrane structure, signaling, skin barrier function, and overall lipid metabolism.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid was first identified in linseed oil, from which its name derives.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a colorless to pale yellow oil at room temperature, with physical properties typical of a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid's structure contains two cis double bonds, introducing a bent shape that prevents tight packing and contributes to its low melting point.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is virtually insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents.
Reported physical values include a melting point of C18:2 Linoleic Acid near −12 °C to −6.9 °C, boiling point around 229 °C at reduced pressure (16 mmHg), density approximately 0.9 g/cm³, and flash point around 112 °C.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid has a low vapor pressure at ambient conditions and a pKa of ~4.77 due to its carboxylic acid group.
Chemically, C18:2 Linoleic Acid behaves like other fatty acids, forming salts (linoleates) and esters readily through reactions at the carboxyl group, and can undergo oxidation and polymerization at its double bonds under elevated heat, light, or with catalysts.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid's double bonds also participate in hydrogenation (to form more saturated fats) and epoxidation reactions in industrial and laboratory settings.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is ubiquitous in plant seed oils, especially soybean, corn, safflower, cottonseed, and sunflower oils, which contain high proportions of this fatty acid as triglyceride esters.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is also present in smaller amounts in animal fats and dairy.
In human physiology, C18:2 Linoleic Acid is essential for membrane phospholipid composition, skin barrier and epidermal ceramide synthesis, and serves as a precursor for longer-chain omega-6 fatty acids (e.g., arachidonic acid) and related signaling molecules.
Dietary deficiency can lead to dermatitis, poor growth, reproductive problems, and impaired immune function.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a doubly unsaturated fatty acid, also known as an omega-6 fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides.
In this particular polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), the first double bond is located between the sixth and seventh carbon atom from the methyl end of the fatty acid (n-6).
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an essential fatty acid in human nutrition because it cannot be synthesized by humans.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (LA) is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH.
Both alkene groups (−CH=CH−) are cis.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a fatty acid sometimes denoted 18:2 (n−6) or 18:2 cis-9,12.
A linoleate is a salt or ester of C18:2 Linoleic Acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated, omega−6 fatty acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a colorless liquid that is virtually insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid typically occurs in nature as a triglyceride (ester of glycerin) rather than as a free fatty acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is one of two essential fatty acids for humans, who must obtain it through their diet, and the most essential, because the body uses it as a base to make the others.
The word "linoleic" derives from Latin linum 'flax' and oleum 'oil', reflecting the fact that it was first isolated from linseed oil.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a component of quick-drying oils, which are useful in oil paints and varnishes.
These applications exploit the lability of the doubly allylic C−H groups (−CH=CH−CH2−CH=CH−) toward oxygen in air (autoxidation).
Addition of oxygen leads to crosslinking and formation of a stable film.
Reduction of the carboxylic acid group of C18:2 Linoleic Acid yields linoleyl alcohol.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a surfactant with a critical micelle concentration of 1.5 x 10−4 M @ pH 7.5.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid has become increasingly popular in the beauty products industry because of its beneficial properties on the skin.
Research points to C18:2 Linoleic Acid's anti-inflammatory, acne reductive, skin-lightening and moisture retentive properties when applied topically on the skin.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is abundant in safflower, and corn oil, and comprises over half their composition by weight.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is present in medium quantities in soybean oils, sesame, and almonds.
Cockroaches release oleic and C18:2 Linoleic Acid upon death, which discourages other roaches from entering the area.
This is similar to the mechanism found in ants and bees, which release oleic acid upon death.
While polyunsaturated fatty acids are unusual in plant cuticles, a diunsaturated dicarboxylic acid has been reported as a component of the surface waxes or polyesters of some plant species.
Thus, octadeca-c6,c9-diene-1,18-dioate, a derivative of C18:2 Linoleic Acid, is present in Arabidopsis and Brassica napus cuticle.
Taxoleic acid is isomeric to C18:2 Linoleic Acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a colorless to straw colored liquid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid essential to human diet.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an octadecadienoic acid in which the two double bonds are at positions 9 and 12 and have Z (cis) stereochemistry.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid has a role as a plant metabolite, a Daphnia galeata metabolite and an algal metabolite.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an omega-6 fatty acid and an octadecadienoic acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a conjugate acid of a linoleate.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid has been reported in Calodendrum capense, Camellia sinensis, and other organisms with data available.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid found mostly in plant oils.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a small molecule drug with a maximum clinical trial phase of II (across all indications) and has 5 investigational indications.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a doubly unsaturated fatty acid, also known as an omega-6 fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides.
In this particular polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), the first double bond is located between the sixth and seventh carbon atom from the methyl end of the fatty acid (n-6).
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an essential fatty acid in human nutrition because it cannot be synthesized by humans.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lineolic acids and derivatives.
These are derivatives of lineolic acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 18 carbon long fatty acid, with two CC double bonds at the 9- and 12-positions.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (LA) is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
In physiological literature, C18:2 Linoleic Acid is called 18:2(n-6).
Chemically, C18:2 Linoleic Acid is a carboxylic acid with an 18-carbon chain and two cis double bonds; the first double bond is located at the sixth carbon from the omega end.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is one of two essential fatty acids that humans and other animals must ingest for good health because the body requires them for various biological processes, but cannot synthesize them from other food components.
USES and APPLICATIONS of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
C18:2 Linoleic Acid has a broad spectrum of applications due to its biochemical importance and physical properties.
In the food industry, C18:2 Linoleic Acid is valued as a major nutritional component of edible oils and as part of essential fatty acid intake that supports normal growth and metabolic function.
In nutritional supplements, C18:2 Linoleic Acid contributes to lipid balance and may be included in essential fatty acid formulations.
In the cosmetic and dermatological sector, C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used in skin care products (creams, lotions, serums) for its emollient properties, its ability to enhance epidermal lipid balance, and its potential to support skin barrier repair.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is also used in industrial chemistry as a raw material for surfactants, lubricants, plasticizers, and coatings through esterification and derivatization reactions.
Other applications of C18:2 Linoleic Acid include laboratory reference standards in lipid analysis and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry studies.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins (via arachidonic acid) and cell membranes.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid plays important roles in human nutrition and health.
As an essential omega-6 fatty acid, it supports cell membrane integrity, inflammatory response mechanisms, and skin health.
Adequate dietary consumption helps maintain healthy lipid profiles, and C18:2 Linoleic Acid's presence in unsaturated fats is associated with lower LDL cholesterol compared with saturated fats.
In skincare, C18:2 Linoleic Acid may help maintain hydration, soothe irritation, and support barrier function through incorporation into ceramides and other epidermal lipids.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins (via arachidonic acid) and cell membranes.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is also used in some bar of soap products.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is widely used in cosmetic and personal care products as an essential fatty acid that helps maintain the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is applied in skincare formulations to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and overall appearance.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is commonly used in hair care products, where it supports scalp health and enhances hair softness and shine.
In the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used in dietary supplements due to its role in human nutrition and metabolism.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is an important ingredient in food and beverage applications, especially in edible oils, margarines, and functional food formulations.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is used as a raw material in the production of alkyd resins, coatings, and paints because of its drying and film-forming properties.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is applied in the manufacture of soaps and detergents, contributing to mild cleansing and emulsification.
In industrial formulations, C18:2 Linoleic Acid serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of esters, surfactants, and bio-based lubricants.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is also used in animal feed formulations to support growth, reproduction, and overall health.
ALTERNATIVE PARENTS of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
*Long-chain fatty acids
*Unsaturated fatty acids
*Straight chain fatty acids
*Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives
*Carboxylic acids
*Organic oxides
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
*Carbonyl compounds
SUBSTITUENTS of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
*Octadecanoid
*Long-chain fatty acid
*Fatty acid
*Unsaturated fatty acid
*Straight chain fatty acid
*Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
*Carboxylic acid
*Carboxylic acid derivative
*Organic oxygen compound
*Organic oxide
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Organooxygen compound
*Carbonyl group
*Aliphatic acyclic compound
HISTORY of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
In 1844, F. Sacc, working at the laboratory of Justus von Liebig, isolated C18:2 Linoleic Acid from linseed oil.
In 1886, K. Peters determined the existence of two double bonds.
Its essential role in human diet was discovered by G. O. Burr and others in 1930.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid's chemical structure was determined by T. P. Hilditch and others in 1939, and it was synthesized by R. A. Raphael and F. Sondheimer in 1950.
In physiology
The consumption of C18:2 Linoleic Acid is vital to proper health, as it is an essential fatty acid.
Metabolism and eicosanoids
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (LA: C18H32O2; 18:2,n−6) is a precursor to arachidonic acid (AA: C20H32O2; 20:4,n−6) with elongation and unsaturation.
AA is the precursor to some prostaglandins, leukotrienes (LTA, LTB, LTC), thromboxane (TXA) and the N-acylethanolamine (NAE) arachidonoylethanolamine (AEA: C22H37NO2; 20:4,n−6), and other endocannabinoids and eicosanoids.
The metabolism of C18:2 Linoleic Acid to AA begins with the conversion of LA into gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), effected by Δ6 desaturase.
GLA is converted to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), the immediate precursor to AA.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is also converted by various lipoxygenases, cyclooxygenases, cytochrome P450 enzymes (the CYP monooxygenases), and non-enzymatic autoxidation mechanisms to mono-hydroxyl products viz., 13-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid, and 9-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid.
These two hydroxy metabolites are enzymatically oxidized to their keto metabolites, 13-oxo-octadecadienoic acid and 9-oxo-octadecdienoic acid.
Certain cytochrome P450 enzymes, the CYP epoxygenases, catalyze oxidation of C18:2 Linoleic Acid to epoxide products viz., its 12,13-epoxide, vernolic acid, and its 9,10-epoxide, coronaric acid.
These C18:2 Linoleic Acid products are implicated in human physiology and pathology.
Hydroperoxides derived from the metabolism of anandamide (AEA: C22H37NO2; 20:4,n−6), or its linoleoyl analogues, are by a lipoxygenase action found to be competitive inhibitors of brain and immune cell FAAH, the enzyme that breaks down AEA and other endocannabinoids.
The compound linoleoyl-ethanol-amide (C20H37NO2; 18:2,n−6), an N-acylethanolamine, the ethanolamide of C18:2 Linoleic Acid (LA: C18H32O2; 18:2,n−6) and its metabolized incorporated ethanolamine (MEA: C2H7NO), is the first natural inhibitor of FAAH, discovered.
SAFETY & USAGE of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
C18:2 Linoleic Acid is generally regarded as safe for dietary and cosmetic use when consumed or applied at typical levels found in foods and products.
As with other fatty acids, concentrated pure C18:2 Linoleic Acid does not typically pose acute toxicity risks under normal handling.
Some safety data sheets note no classification under EU CLP hazard criteria when handled under good occupational hygiene practices, and C18:2 Linoleic Acid is not inherently flammable or corrosive under ordinary conditions.
However, oxidized or degraded C18:2 Linoleic Acid (exposed to heat or air for long periods) may generate peroxides or rancid products that can irritate skin or mucous membranes.
In high-concentration laboratory scenarios, standard precautionary measures (gloves, goggles, adequate ventilation) are recommended.
C18:2 Linoleic Acid does not bioaccumulate significantly and is biodegradable, reflecting its metabolic role in biological systems.
Users with specific health considerations or working in industrial contexts should consult relevant safety data sheets (SDS) for detailed hazard statements, first-aid measures, and storage guidelines tailored to the grade and form of C18:2 Linoleic Acid they are using.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
IUPAC Name:(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
Common Name:Linoleic acid
CAS Number:60-33-3
EC / EINECS Number:200-470-9
Molecular Formula:C₁₈H₃₂O₂
Molar Mass:~280.45 g/mol
PubChem CID:5280450
InChIKey:OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N
Chemical formula:C18H32O2
Molar mass:280.452 g·mol−1
Appearance:Colorless oil
Density:0.9 g/cm3
Melting point:−12 °C (10 °F)
−6.9 °C (19.6 °F)
−5 °C (23 °F)
Boiling point:229 °C (444 °F) at 16 mmHg
230 °C (446 °F) at 21 mbar
230 °C (446 °F) at 16 mmHg
Solubility in water:0.139 mg/L
Vapor pressure:16 Torr at 229 °C
Acidity (pKa):4.77 at 25°C
Molecular Weight:280.4 g/mol
XLogP3:6.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:14
Exact Mass:280.240230259 Da
Monoisotopic Mass:280.240230259 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area:37.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count:20
Formal Charge:0
Complexity:267
Isotope Atom Count:0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:2
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes
Chemical Formula:C18H32O2
Average Molecular Weight:280.4455
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight:280.240230268
IUPAC Name:(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
Traditional Name:linoleic
CAS Registry Number:60-33-3
SMILES:CCCCCC=C/CC=C/CCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI Identifier: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
CAS:60-33-3
Melting Point:-5.0°C
Density:0.9000g/mL
Flash Point:>112°C
Assay Percent Range:2% max. >C18 (GC)
Molecular Formula:C18H32O2
Linear Formula:CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7CO2H
Specific Gravity:0.9
Acidity:197 to 203mg KOH/g
Color:Yellow
Boiling Point:229.0°C to 230.0°C (16.0 mmHg)
Infrared Spectrum:Authentic
Packaging:Glass bottle
Refractive Index:1.4687 to 1.4707
MDL Number:MFCD00064241
Beilstein:02, IV, 1754
Merck Index:15, 5560
Solubility Information:Solubility in water: insoluble.
Other solubilities: freely soluble in diethyl ether,
miscible with dimethylformamide,
soluble in ethanol,petroleum ether
SMILES:CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Molecular Weight (g/mol):280.45
ChEBI:CHEBI:17351
Percent Purity:60%
Physical Form:Viscous Liquid
InChI Key:OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N
IUPAC Name:(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
PubChem CID:5280450
Formula Weight:280.45
Grade:Technical
Chemical Name or Material:Linoleic acid, tech., 60%
FIRST AID MEASURES of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of C18:2 LINOLEIC ACID:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
