Linolein
Linolein[1] | |
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IUPAC name 2,3-Bis[[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoyl]oxy]propyl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate | |
Other names Trilinolein; Glyceryl trilinoleate; Glycerol trilinoleate | |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 537-40-6 |
PubChem | 79042 |
ChemSpider | 71374 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C57H98O6 |
Molar mass | 879.384 g/mol |
Density | 0.925 g/mL at 20 °C |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
Infobox references | |
Linolein is a triglyceride, in which glycerol is esterified with linoleic acid. It is used in the manufacturing of biodiesel. Linolein is also used in making cosmetic products.