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Linolein

Linolein[1]
Linolein
Names
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
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.880 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Properties
Chemical formula
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).

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.

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