Methyl linoleate NEW

Appearance and properties: transparent light to dark yellow liquid

Density: 0.888

Boiling point: 192ºC(4 torr)

Melting point: -35ºC(lit.)

Flash point: 200ºC

Refractive index: n20/D 1.462(lit.)

Storage condition: 2-8ºC

Vapor pressure: 9.04E-06mmHg at 25°C

Production method

1. Produced by esterification of linoleic acid and methanol.

2. Tobacco :OR,26.

Use

For the preparation of pharmaceutical and other organic chemical crystals.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by methanol and 1-linoleoylimidazole. The reaction time is 4 hours at ambient temperature.

Uses of 9,12-Octadecadienoicacid (9Z,12Z)-, methyl ester: it can be used to produce octadeca-9c,12c-dien-1-ol. It will need reagents lithium alanate and diethyl ether.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is highly flammable and very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Please take precautionary measures against static discharges. Besides, this chemical is irritating to skin and may cause lung damage if swallowed. It is vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. When you are using it, do not breathe vapour, avoid contact with skin and eyes and do not empty into drains. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.