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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C18H32O2
Molecular Weight 280.4455
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 2
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of LINOLELAIDIC ACID

SMILES

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

InChI

InChIKey=OYHQOLUKZRVURQ-AVQMFFATSA-N
InChI=1S/C18H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10H,2-5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6+,10-9+

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C18H32O2
Molecular Weight 280.4455
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 2
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Linoleic acid is a naturally occurring omega-6 essential fatty acid, present in a variety of foods, including the oils. Linoleic acid is a precursor for arachidonic acid biosynthesis; on the first enzymatic step of the pathway involves delta-6-desaturase, which converts linoleic acid to gamma-lenolenic acid. Linoleic acid has beneficial effects on human skin and hair. Replacement of saturated fat with linoleic acid is advocated to improve serum lipoprotein profiles and reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Linoleic acid was tested in clinical trilas as a possible remedy against multiple sclerosis.

CNS Activity

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Curative
Intralipid
Primary
Unknown

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Unknown
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
7552P0K6PN
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version