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Ethyl linoleate

Name: Ethyl linoleate
Brand: USP

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Linoleic acid ethyl ester

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Linear Formula:

CH₃(CH₂)₃(CH₂CH=CH)₂(CH₂)₇COOC₂H₅

CAS Number:

544-35-4

Molecular Weight:

308.50

UNSPSC Code:

41116107

NACRES:

NA.24

PubChem Substance ID:

329749799

MDL number:

MFCD00009535

Beilstein/REAXYS Number:

1727827

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Properties

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

USP

API family

ethyl linoleate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.455 (lit.)

bp

224 °C/17 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C20H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22-4-2/h8-9,11-12H,3-7,10,13-19H2,1-2H3/b9-8-,12-11-

InChI key

FMMOOAYVCKXGMF-MURFETPASA-N

Description

General description

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Application

Ethyl linoleate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Ethyl Oleate

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ethyl linoleate solated from Oxalis triangularis inhibits forskolin-induced melanogenesis and tyrosinase activity in mouse B16 melanoma cells . This anti-melanogenic effect is mediated by inhibiting cAMP production.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.

Other Notes

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

113 °C - closed cup

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