Formulation: A solution in ethanol containing 0.1% BHT
Formal Name: 9Z,12Z-octadecadienoic acid
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C18H32O2
Formula Weight: 280,5
Shelf life (days): 365
CAS Number: 60-33-3
Notes: Linoleic acid is an essential ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA).{52085} It is the most abundant PUFA in a variety of foods, and dietary sources of linoleic acid include vegetable oils, meats, nuts, seeds, and eggs. Linoleic acid (30 μM) increases migration of IEC-6 rat intestinal epithelial cells in a wound healing assay.{56127} Rats fed a linoleate-deficient diet exhibit decreased body weight and an increased ratio of eicosatrienoate to arachidonate in liver and serum phospholipids compared with rats fed a control diet, as well as mild scaling of forepaw skin.{56128} Linoleic acid (peroxide free) contains the antioxidant BHT (Item No. 89910). BHT-free linoleic acid (Item Nos. 90150 / 21909) is also available.
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