Linolic acid 60-33-3

Linoleic acid, a fatty acid. Molecular formula CH3(CH2)4CH=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH. The scientific name is cis-9, 12-octadecenoic acid. Linoleic acid, together with other fatty acids, exists in animal and vegetable oils in the form of glycerides, and is the main component of dry oils and semi-dry oils such as flaxseed oil and cottonseed oil in the form of glycerides.

C18H32O2 molecular weight 280.44 melting point -5 boiling point 230℃(2.13kPa) water-soluble insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents density 0.90(18℃) externally colorless to light yellow liquid, contact with air can change color flash point >110 dangerous description in case of open fire, high heat combustible

Linoleic acid can lower blood lipids, soften blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and promote microcirculation, can prevent or reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease, especially for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, angina, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and senile obesity prevention and control of extremely strong, can prevent human serum cholesterol in the blood vessel walls deposits, have "vascular scavenger" reputation, the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease with health effects.