Methyl linoleates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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9,12-Octadecadienoic acid; CAS Number 112-63-0; linoleic acid; Linoleic acid methyl ester; Methyl (9Z,12Z)-9,12-octadecadienoates; methyl ester; methyl ester (8CI); (Z,Z)-

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Methyl linoleate (linoleate denotes the salts/esters of linoleic acid) is a methanol ester of linoleic acid with the linear formula: CH3(CH2)3(CH2CH=CH)2(CH2)7CO2CH3). The substance is used in cosmetic formulations and acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smooth) and skin care product.
Linoleates are salts/esters of linoleic acid (octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid), a di-unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer