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Ethyl linoleate

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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Product Name

Ethyl linoleate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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-

SMILES string

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

InChI key

FMMOOAYVCKXGMF-MURFETPASA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

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 (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

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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.  ​

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.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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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