Methyl Linoleate
(9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Linoleic Acid Methyl Ester; (9Z,12Z)-Octadecadienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoate; Methyl (9Z,12Z)-Octadecadienoate; Methyl (Z,Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoate; Methyl 9-cis,12-cis-Octadecadienoate; Methyl cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadienoate; Methyl cis-9,cis-12 Linoleate; Methyl cis-9,cis-12-Octadecadienoate; Methyl Linoleate; Methyl Octadec-9,12-dienoate; Radia 7062
Methyl Linoleate is a common methyl ester produced from soybean or canola oil and methanol. Methyl Linoleate is classified as a biodiesel due to its long methyl ester chain and is used as a fuel in standard diesel engines.
Synonyms
(9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Linoleic Acid Methyl Ester; (9Z,12Z)-Octadecadienoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoate; Methyl (9Z,12Z)-Octadecadienoate; Methyl (Z,Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoate; Methyl 9-cis,12-cis-Octadecadienoate; Methyl cis,cis-9,12-Octadecadienoate; Methyl cis-9,cis-12 Linoleate; Methyl cis-9,cis-12-Octadecadienoate; Methyl Linoleate; Methyl Octadec-9,12-dienoate; Radia 7062
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₃₄O₂
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.462 (lit.)
Boiling Point
192°C/4 mmHg (lit.)
Melting Point
−35°C (lit.)
Density
0.889g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C. Light Sensitive, Amber Vial. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
