Linoleic Acid

CAS Number: 60-33-3

Molecular Formula: C18H32O2

About Linoleic Acid

The global linoleic acid market, currently valued at approximately USD 3.3 billion, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the escalating demand for bio-based intermediates in high-performance coatings and the functional nutrition sector. In the adhesives and sealants industry, linoleic acid (CAS No: 60-3...

Linoleic Acid Specifications

CAS Number

60-33-3

Molecular Formula

C18H32O2

IUPAC Name

(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O

InChI Key

OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N

HSN No

29161500

CAS Number

60-33-3

Molecular Formula

C18H32O2

IUPAC Name

(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid

Canonical SMILES

CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O

InChI Key

OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-HZJYTTRNSA-N

HSN No

29161500

Precautionary Statement Codes

P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P330, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Acute Tox. 4 Skin Irrit. 2

Skincare and Cosmetic Ingredient

A versatile polyunsaturated fatty acid utilized as an emollient, thickening agent, and skin-conditioning agent to improve moisture retention, repair the skin barrier, and treat acne-prone skin

Dietary Supplement and Food Additive

An essential omega-6 fatty acid used as a nutritional component in enteral formulas, infant formulas, and health supplements to support cardiovascular health and brain function

Industrial Chemical Intermediate

A critical raw material used in the production of quick-drying oils for paints and varnishes, soaps, emulsifiers, surfactants, and alkyd resins

Research Biochemical

A high-quality molecule used as a substrate in metabolomics, lipidomics, and cell culture studies to investigate metabolic pathways and lipoxygenase activity.