METHYL LINOLENATE

Synonym(s):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

CAS NO.：301-00-8
Empirical Formula: C19H32O2
Molecular Weight: 292.46
MDL number: MFCD00135851
EINECS: 206-102-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-06 15:28:16

What is METHYL LINOLENATE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in banana, grape, grapefruit juice, melon, strawberries, mushroom and cassava.

The Uses of METHYL LINOLENATE

Methyl Linolenate has potential application towards human lung carcinoma cell lines, displaying cytotoxicity. Essential oil component.

What are the applications of Application

Methyl linolenate is the methyl ester of linolenic acid

Definition

ChEBI: 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.

Chemical Reactivity

Methyl linolenate has two bis-allylic methylene groups and reacts twice as fast with oxygen as linoleate. Linoleate was 40 times more reactive than oleate, and linolenate was 2.4 times more reactive than linoleate. The two bis-allylic methylene groups in linolenate act independently and are not activated by each other.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl linolenate, a polyunsaturated fattly acid (PUFA), is used in studies on the mechanisms and prevention of oxidation/peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids. Methyl linolenate is being studied as a possible skin whitening agent with anti-melanogenesis activity.

Properties of METHYL LINOLENATE

Melting point:	-57℃
Boiling point:	182 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.895 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.470(lit.)
FEMA	3411 \| METHYL LINOLEATE (48%) METHYL LINOLENATE (52%) MIXTURE
Flash point:	113 °C
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
JECFA Number	346
BRN	1728194
Stability:	Light Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	301-00-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, methyl ester, (9Z,12Z,15Z)- (301-00-8)

Safety information for METHYL LINOLENATE

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.