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Product Name:
METHYL LINOLENATE
Formula:
C19H32O2
Synonyms:
Linolenic acid methyl ester;Methyl (Z,Z,Z)-6,9,12-octadecatrienoate;Methyl cis,cis,cis-9,12,15-octadecatrienoate;γ-Linolenic acid methyl ester;ω-6 Linolenic acid methyl ester
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | colourless to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.883-0.893 (20°) |
| Refractive Index | 1.459-1.466 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 2077 2098 2084 2073 2069 2058 2071.8 2078 2092 2079 2081 2081 2089 2076 2073 2081 2080 2078 2066.8 2078 2078 |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 292.5 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 6.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 14 |
| Exact Mass | 292.240230259 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 292.240230259 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 21 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 314 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 3 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Methyl linolenate is a fatty acid methyl ester derived from alpha-linolenic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an insect attractant. It is functionally related to an alpha-linolenic acid.

