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LINOLEIC ACID [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (Z,Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
1, record 1, English, %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- linoleic acid 2, record 1, English, linoleic%20acid
correct
- cis,cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid 3, record 1, English, cis%2Ccis%2D9%2C12%2Doctadecadienoic%20acid
correct
- leinoleic acid 3, record 1, English, leinoleic%20acid
- linolic acid 4, record 1, English, linolic%20acid
former designation
- 9,12-linoleic acid 5, record 1, English, 9%2C12%2Dlinoleic%20acid
former designation
- 9,12-octadecadienoic acid 5, record 1, English, 9%2C12%2Doctadecadienoic%20acid
former designation
- cis-9,cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid 3, record 1, English, cis%2D9%2Ccis%2D9%2C12%2Doctadecadienoic%20acid
- (Z)-9,12-octadecadienoic acid 3, record 1, English, %28Z%29%2D9%2C12%2Doctadecadienoic%20acid
- telfairic acid 3, record 1, English, telfairic%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An essential fatty acid having the formula C18H32O2 which appears in the form of a colorless to straw-colored liquid, is insoluble in water, alcohol and ether, is prepared from edible fats and oils, is a component of Vitamin F and a major constituent of many vegetable oils, and which is used in emulsifiers and vitamins. 6, record 1, English, - %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Z,Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid: The capital letters "Z" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
linoleic acid: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 6, record 1, English, - %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Emersol 310; Emersol 315; Polylun No. 515. 6, record 1, English, - %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Not to be confused with linolenic acid, which is an unsaturated fatty acid derived from linseed oil. 1, record 1, English, - %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H32O2 6, record 1, English, - %28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctadeca%2D9%2C12%2Ddienoic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide (Z,Z)-octadéca-9,12-diénoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide cis,cis-octadéca-9,12-diénoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%20cis%2Ccis%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide linoléique 2, record 1, French, acide%20linol%C3%A9ique
correct, masculine noun
- acide octadiène-9,12 oïque 3, record 1, French, acide%20octadi%C3%A8ne%2D9%2C12%20o%C3%AFque
former designation, masculine noun
- acide linique 4, record 1, French, acide%20linique
former designation, masculine noun
- acide linolique 3, record 1, French, acide%20linolique
former designation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acide gras diéthylénique de formule C18H32O2 se présentant sous la forme d'une huile jaune clair, s'oxydant à l'air, soluble dans l'alcool, dans l'éther, présent à l'état naturel sous forme d'esters dans les huiles de tournesol, de lin, de pavot, utilisé en cosmétologie, en savonnerie, pour les peintures et comme agent thérapeutique (dermatologie). 5, record 1, French, - acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un acide gras présent dans la plupart des lipides animaux et végétaux qui est indispensable pour l'homme et les animaux. 5, record 1, French, - acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide (Z,Z)-octadéca-9,12-diénoïque : Les lettres majuscules «Z» s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acide linoléique : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 5, record 1, French, - acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec l'acide linolénique, qui est un acide gras non essentiel de caractère insaturé marqué. 1, record 1, French, - acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H32O2 5, record 1, French, - acide%20%28Z%2CZ%29%2Doctad%C3%A9ca%2D9%2C12%2Ddi%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido linoleico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20linoleico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido linólico 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20lin%C3%B3lico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro a ocre; insoluble en agua; soluble en la mayoría de disolventes orgánicos. Combustible; no tóxico. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20linoleico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C18H32O2 4, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20linoleico
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