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ETHYL LINOLEATE

Ethyl linoleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of linoleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 24 list it before the 1% line and 74 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 97 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 97

Definition

Ethyl linoleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of linoleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a linoleic acid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII MJ2YTT4J8M · registered name ETHYL LINOLEATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTGives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name リノール酸エチル: 本品は、リノール酸(*)のエチルエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ETHYL LINOLEATEINCI에틸리놀리에이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, (Z,Z)-, ethyl esterSynonymリノール酸エチルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
544-35-4
CAS No.chemical registry number
7619-08-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
208-868-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID1060269
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6026820
IUPAC
Ethyl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
Molecular formula
C20H36O2
Molecular weight
308.506 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Melting/freezing point
&amp, lt, 25 ℃
Molecular weight
308.51 (est.)

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance4
  • Softener and conditioner3
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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