Linolein
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| Linolein | |
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| Image:Linolein chemical structure.png | |
| IUPAC name | 2,3-dioctadeca-9,12-dienoyloxypropyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate |
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| SMILES | CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)
OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC) OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C57H98O6 |
| Molar mass | 879.384 g/mol |
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| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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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 comestic products.
[edit] Chemical structure
- CH2OOC18H32-CHOOC18H32-CH2OOC18H32
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