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| Linolein | |
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| IUPAC name | 2,3-dioctadeca-9,12-dienoyloxypropyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate |
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| Molecular formula | C57H98O6 |
| Molar mass | 879.384 g/mol |
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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.
Chemical structure
- CH2OOC18H32-CHOOC18H32-CH2OOC18H32
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