Linolein
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Preferred IUPAC name
(1Ξ)-Propane-1,2,3-triyl tris[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate] | |
Other names
Trilinolein; Glyceryl trilinoleate; Glycerol trilinoleate
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3D model (JSmol)
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ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.880 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C57H98O6 | |
Molar mass | 879.405 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.925 g/mL at 20 °C |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Linolein is a triglyceride in which glycerol is esterified with linoleic acid. It's a primary constituent of sunflower oil and multiple other vegetable fats. It is used in the manufacturing of biodiesel. Linolein is also an ingredient in some cosmetic products.