Name: Vitamin F

Alias: Linoleic acid

Chemical formula: C18H32O2

Molecular weight: 280.45

CAS registration number: 60-33-3

EINECS registration number: 200-470-9

Melting point: -5 °C

Boiling point: 229-230 °C16 mm Hg(lit.)

Density: 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Appearance: Light yellow liquid

Flash point: >230 °F

Refractive index: n20/D 1.466(lit.)

Acidity factor (pKa): 4.77(at 25℃)

Freezing point: -5℃

Storage condition: 2-8ºC

Use

Vitamin F, also known as linoleic acid and arachidonic acid, is a fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin F is a precursor of prostaglandins, which is involved in the important physiological metabolism process in the body. It is mainly used as raw materials for paints and inks, as well as for the production of polyamide, polyester, polyurea and other products. It can also be used as raw materials for the treatment of atherosclerosis drugs. Linoleic acid is the body can not synthesize, called essential fatty acid, linoleic acid can reduce blood cholesterol, to prevent arteriosclerosis has an important role. It is widely used in medicine, health care products, cosmetics, spices, chemical coatings and other industries.