Ethyl linoleate
USP/1265843 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Linoleic acid ethyl ester
CAS Number: 544-35-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H36O2
Molecular Weight: 308.50
MDL Number: MFCD00009535
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3(CH2CH=CH)2(CH2)7COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | ethyl linoleate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 224 °C/17 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C20H36O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8- |
| InChI key | FMMOOAYVCKXGMF-MURFETPASA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC=C/CC=C/CCCCCCCC( |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| 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. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 224 °C/17 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

