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CHEMICAL PROFILE CAS 60-33-3

Linoleic Acid

Properties, Uses, pKa, Safety,
Comparisons & Suppliers

Linoleic acid is the 9Z,12Z C18 diene, a nonconjugated omega-6 fatty acid. It is distinct from linolenic acids and conjugated-linoleic-acid isomer mixtures. [1]

At a glance

Quick reference
Molecular formula
C₁₈H₃₂O₂ [1]
CAS number
60-33-3 [4]
Molecular weight
280.4 g/mol [1]
IUPAC name
(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid [1]
Chemical family
C18 cis,cis nonconjugated polyunsaturated fatty acid [1]
Carbon atoms
18 [1]
Carboxyl groups
1 [1]
pKa reference
4.77 (water, 25 °C; IUPAC compilation; ionic strength/method not established) [2]

Identity focus: Specified cis free acid; isomer/composition limits separate. Aqueous pKa values depend on conditions; product assay is a separate measurement.

01

THE ESSENTIALS

Linoleic Acid in 30 Seconds

A CH₂ group separates the two cis double bonds: C9=C10 and C12=C13. They are methylene-interrupted, not conjugated. Counting from the methyl end places the first double bond at n-6.

Linoleic acid is the 9Z,12Z C18 diene, a nonconjugated omega-6 fatty acid. It is distinct from linolenic acids and conjugated-linoleic-acid isomer mixtures. [1] [3]

Safety at a glance — TCI L0124 identifies eye irritation and possible long-lasting aquatic harm, with air/light/heat sensitivity and inert-gas refrigerated storage. Sigma specifies −20 °C despite ambient shipment; Wako’s lower-assay product specifies room temperature. Follow the exact product rather than a universal rule, control contact/environmental release, and request oxidation and stability documentation. [4] [5] [6]

Linoleic Acid condensed structure: HOOC–(CH₂)₇–CH=CH–CH₂–CH=CH–(CH₂)₄–CH₃ · 9Z,12ZHOOC–(CH₂)₇–CH=CH–CH₂–CH=CH–(CH₂)₄–CH₃9Z,12Z

Condensed connectivity schematic; see the specified stereochemical identity below. [1]

01

Lipoxygenase-substrate research

Sigma L1376 explicitly documents linoleic acid as a substrate for measuring lipoxygenase activity. [5]

02

Hydroperoxide research precursor

Sigma documents preparation of linoleic-acid hydroperoxide samples for oxidation studies. [5]

03

Commercial availability

The supplier section separates package size, assay, grade, and market context for three named products. [4] [5] [6]

02

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Understanding Linoleic Acid

THE SIMPLE EXPLANATION

The functional groups

A CH₂ group separates the two cis double bonds: C9=C10 and C12=C13. They are methylene-interrupted, not conjugated. Counting from the methyl end places the first double bond at n-6. [1]

A LITTLE DEEPER

What the structure changes

The methylene between the double bonds is a bis-allylic site relevant to oxidation chemistry. Air/light/heat exposure and oxidation products require product-specific controls. Biological nutrient context is separate from purchasing a free-acid laboratory reagent. [1] [12]

Technical detail Identity, dissociation & specification

The molecular identity specifies carbon count and double-bond geometry. A salt, ester, oil blend or oxidation product is separately identified. Overall assay, acid equivalents, isomer composition and package measurement basis remain separate specifications. [1] [2] [4] [5] [6]

Acid–base reference values describe equilibria under specified conditions. They are not a substitute for a validated formulation or an assay on the purchased lot.

03

MAKE THE CONNECTION

How Linoleic Acid Compares

Similar names and functional groups do not mean interchangeable chemicals.

SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

Linoleic Acid vs Oleic Acid

C18 cis,cis nonconjugated polyunsaturated fatty acid
versus
C18 cis monounsaturated fatty acid

Fixed comparison for this prototype. Acid selectors are disabled; additional comparisons are coming later.

Linoleic Acid compared with Oleic Acid
PropertyLinoleic AcidOleic Acid
Molecular formulaC₁₈H₃₂O₂ [1]C₁₈H₃₄O₂ [7]
Molecular weight280.4 g/mol [1]282.5 g/mol [7]
Carbon atoms18 [1]18 [7]
Carboxyl groups1 [1]1 [7]
StructureHOOC–(CH₂)₇–CH=CH–CH₂–CH=CH–(CH₂)₄–CH₃ · 9Z,12Z [1]HOOC–(CH₂)₇–CH=CH–(CH₂)₇–CH₃ · 9Z [7]
Chemical familyC18 cis,cis nonconjugated polyunsaturated fatty acid [1]C18 cis monounsaturated fatty acid [7]
Identity focusSpecified cis free acid; isomer/composition limits separate [1]Specified cis free acid; isomer/composition limits separate [7]
pKa context4.77 (water, 25 °C; IUPAC compilation; ionic strength/method not established) [2]5.02 (aqueous solution, 25 °C; Riddick reference; ionic strength/method not established) [11]
Chemical identities are compared here; supplier grades, concentrations, and stereochemical specifications are separate purchasing attributes. pKa values retain their stated conditions; no quantitative solubility ranking is implied. The structure schematic does not encode stereochemistry.

When Might You Choose One Instead of the Other?

Choose 9Z,12Z linoleic acid for a specified diene or enzyme-substrate method; choose oleic acid for a monoene target. Require position/geometry, oxidation limits and formulation identity before considering a substitution or dietary-grade claim. [1] [3] [7]

Specified starting material

Linoleic Acid

Match HOOC–(CH₂)₇–CH=CH–CH₂–CH=CH–(CH₂)₄–CH₃ · 9Z,12Z and the method’s required chemical form.

Oleic Acid

Match HOOC–(CH₂)₇–CH=CH–(CH₂)₇–CH₃ · 9Z; verify the identity before substituting a related acid.

Sources: [1] [7]

Before choosing: match the reaction or formulation, then verify the exact form, grade, assay basis, and impurities. These contexts do not establish suitability for an industrial or regulated application.

04

FROM STRUCTURE TO APPLICATION

What Is Linoleic Acid Used For?

01

Lipoxygenase-substrate research

Sigma L1376 explicitly documents linoleic acid as a substrate for measuring lipoxygenase activity. This is direct laboratory use with method-specific preparation, not a certified clinical or nutritional product. [5]

02

Hydroperoxide research precursor

Sigma documents preparation of linoleic-acid hydroperoxide samples for oxidation studies. These products are derivatives/oxidation products; the role of the starting free acid is intermediate use. [5]

05

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SPECIFICATION

Buying Linoleic Acid

Selecting linoleic acid involves more than the lowest price. Start with your application, then define purity, grade, quantity, documentation, and packaging.

1

What Are You Buying It For?

Intended use
Chemical Synthesis

TCI 97% GC/titration liquid is packaged by mass, Sigma ≥98% has an unstated method, and Wako 88% capillary-GC material is packaged by volume. Wako’s 88% assay is not aqueous concentration. Sigma’s alpha-linoleic title is checked against CAS and 9Z,12Z structure, not confused with alpha-linolenic acid. Match the procedure’s identity and impurity specification; request a lot COA and current regional SDS.

2

Define Your Requirements

These are requirements you can request, not a list of guaranteed available combinations. Confirm each product’s actual specification.

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06

SOURCE WITH CONTEXT

Linoleic Acid Suppliers

Compare specific products and package options. Listings are not ranked recommendations.

3 suppliers · 3 products · 11 package listingsLatest supplier check: October 3, 2026

Package sizes stay grouped under the supplier product. Assay methods, product forms, and regional markets remain visible. TCI 97% GC/titration liquid is packaged by mass, Sigma ≥98% has an unstated method, and Wako 88% capillary-GC material is packaged by volume. Wako’s 88% assay is not aqueous concentration. Sigma’s alpha-linoleic title is checked against CAS and 9Z,12Z structure, not confused with alpha-linolenic acid.

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11 package listings grouped under three supplier products
SupplierProduct / GradePurity / AssayPackage SizePublic PriceNormalized PriceDocumentationLast CheckedAction
TCI AmericaLinoleic AcidNamed grade not statedL0124 · 5 gLiquid packaged in ampoules by mass; refrigerated 0–10 °C, inert gas and protection from light/air/heat.GC: minimum 97.0%
Neutralization titration: minimum 97.0%
5 g$68.00USD · US public priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
COA lookup on product page (opens new tab)SDSCheck supplierCOOCheck supplier
Document notes: TCI America
  • A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
  • A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
  • Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.
View Product: TCI America, L0124 · 5 g (opens new tab)
Named grade not statedL0124 · 25 gLiquid packaged in ampoules by mass; refrigerated 0–10 °C, inert gas and protection from light/air/heat.GC: minimum 97.0%
Neutralization titration: minimum 97.0%
25 g$179.00USD · US public priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: TCI America, L0124 · 25 g (opens new tab)
Sigma-AldrichLinoleic AcidNamed grade not statedL1376-10MGCAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.Minimum 98%; method not stated10 mg$29.00USD · US public list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
COA lookup on product page (opens new tab)SDSCheck supplierCOOCheck supplier
Document notes: Sigma-Aldrich
  • A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
  • A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
  • Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-10MG (opens new tab)
Named grade not statedL1376-500MGCAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.Minimum 98%; method not stated500 mg$54.60USD · US public list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-500MG (opens new tab)
Named grade not statedL1376-1GCAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.Minimum 98%; method not stated1 g$60.10USD · US public list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-1G (opens new tab)
Named grade not statedL1376-5GCAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.Minimum 98%; method not stated5 g$93.10USD · US public list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-5G (opens new tab)
Named grade not statedL1376-10GCAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.Minimum 98%; method not stated10 g$178.00USD · US public list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-10G (opens new tab)
Named grade not statedL1376-25GCAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.Minimum 98%; method not stated25 g$362.00USD · US public list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-25G (opens new tab)
FUJIFILM WakoLinoleic AcidWako 1st Grade126-03612Research / further manufacturing; Japan stock does not confirm US availability. Lower-assay neat liquid product, not an 88% aqueous solution. Volume packages are not normalized against higher-assay mass packages; impurities and isomer composition require lot documentation.88.0+% (Capillary GC)25 mL$45.00USD · US catalog list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
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Document notes: FUJIFILM Wako
  • A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
  • A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
  • Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.
View Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 126-03612 (opens new tab)
Wako 1st Grade128-03611Research / further manufacturing; Japan stock does not confirm US availability. Lower-assay neat liquid product, not an 88% aqueous solution. Volume packages are not normalized against higher-assay mass packages; impurities and isomer composition require lot documentation.88.0+% (Capillary GC)100 mL$84.00USD · US catalog list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 128-03611 (opens new tab)
Wako 1st Grade120-03615Research / further manufacturing; Japan stock does not confirm US availability. Lower-assay neat liquid product, not an 88% aqueous solution. Volume packages are not normalized against higher-assay mass packages; impurities and isomer composition require lot documentation.88.0+% (Capillary GC)500 mL$333.00USD · US catalog list priceNot comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differView Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 120-03615 (opens new tab)

TCI America

Linoleic Acid

GC: minimum 97.0%
Neutralization titration: minimum 97.0%

Named grade not stated
Liquid packaged in ampoules by mass; refrigerated 0–10 °C, inert gas and protection from light/air/heat.

5 g

L0124 · 5 g
Public price
$68.00USD · US public price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: TCI America, L0124 · 5 g (opens new tab)

25 g

L0124 · 25 g
Public price
$179.00USD · US public price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: TCI America, L0124 · 25 g (opens new tab)

Documentation

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Document notes: TCI America
  • A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
  • A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
  • Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.

Last checked:

Sigma-Aldrich

Linoleic Acid

Minimum 98%; method not stated

Named grade not stated
CAS and stereochemical structure specify 9Z,12Z linoleic acid despite “α-Linoleic acid” title; not alpha-linolenic acid. 5 g / 25 g list prices shown; promotional USD 79.13 / 307.70 also displayed. −20 °C storage, ambient shipment.

10 mg

L1376-10MG
Public price
$29.00USD · US public list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-10MG (opens new tab)

500 mg

L1376-500MG
Public price
$54.60USD · US public list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-500MG (opens new tab)

1 g

L1376-1G
Public price
$60.10USD · US public list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-1G (opens new tab)

5 g

L1376-5G
Public price
$93.10USD · US public list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-5G (opens new tab)

10 g

L1376-10G
Public price
$178.00USD · US public list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-10G (opens new tab)

25 g

L1376-25G
Public price
$362.00USD · US public list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: Sigma-Aldrich, L1376-25G (opens new tab)

Documentation

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Document notes: Sigma-Aldrich
  • A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
  • A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
  • Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.

Last checked:

FUJIFILM Wako

Linoleic Acid

88.0+% (Capillary GC)

Wako 1st Grade
Research / further manufacturing; Japan stock does not confirm US availability. Lower-assay neat liquid product, not an 88% aqueous solution. Volume packages are not normalized against higher-assay mass packages; impurities and isomer composition require lot documentation.

25 mL

126-03612
Public price
$45.00USD · US catalog list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 126-03612 (opens new tab)

100 mL

128-03611
Public price
$84.00USD · US catalog list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 128-03611 (opens new tab)

500 mL

120-03615
Public price
$333.00USD · US catalog list price
Normalized price
Not comparedGrades, assay bases, or forms differ
View Product: FUJIFILM Wako, 120-03615 (opens new tab)

Documentation

COA lookup on product page (opens new tab)SDSCheck supplierCOOCheck supplier
Document notes: FUJIFILM Wako
  • A product-specific certificate retrieval option was visible; no lot certificate was reviewed. Open the product page and use its certificate section.
  • A current regional SDS was not verified in this pass.
  • Origin-document availability was not verified. Country of origin is unverified and is not inferred.

Last checked:

Documentation evidence

COA = Certificate of Analysis · SDS = Safety Data Sheet · COO = Certificate of Origin.

Lookup means a retrieval option was visible, not that a lot certificate was reviewed. Check supplier means availability or the applicable document was not verified.

Prices may vary by quantity, account, contract, geography, and availability. These products have different grades, assay bases, or forms; no normalized comparison is shown. Foreign-market prices are reference listings only. No currency conversion, mass-to-volume conversion, or ranking is applied. Confirm equivalent specifications and a current quote before comparison. [4] [5] [6]

Verification limits & placement policy

pKa: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. IUPAC aqueous compilation gives 4.77 at 25 °C; ionic strength/method unestablished. Retained as a compiled reference, not an emulsion/interface constant. Melting point: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. −5 °C and −6.9 °C sources differ; composition/method cause unestablished. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 177 °C at 0.5 mmHg and 229–230 °C at 16 mmHg retain their different pressures; no ordinary atmospheric value inferred. Solubility / density: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. Temperature retained; Wako density belongs to the 88% product. No mass/volume normalized price inferred. Stereochemistry / formulation: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 9Z,12Z identity is verified, while quantitative isomer and oxidation impurity limits remain unverified. No linolenic or CLA-mixture identity substituted.

Only the displayed identity, specification, packages, public prices and stated documentation evidence were reviewed. Current stock, lead times, shipping eligibility, contract pricing, lot certificates, and regulatory suitability are unverified.

There are no paid placements. Future paid listings will show “Sponsored” in both views; payment will not determine chemistry interpretation or imply a ranking.

07

PLAN A LARGER ORDER

Need Linoleic Acid in Bulk?

Turn your requirements into a clear supplier brief.

RFQ PROTOTYPE
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08

A BUYER’S CHECKLIST

Before You Buy Linoleic Acid

Selections remain only while this page is open.

09

FOR YOUR REFERENCE

Linoleic Acid Technical Reference

Identity, product reference properties, and handling context.

Identification Names, formula & identifiers
Principal CAS
60-33-3
Identity focus
Specified cis free acid; isomer/composition limits separate
Formula
C₁₈H₃₂O₂
Molecular weight
280.4 g/mol
IUPAC name
(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid
Connectivity SMILES
CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O
Identity SMILES
CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h6-7,9-10H,2-5,8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b7-6-,10-9-
PubChem CID
5280450

Connectivity SMILES describes connectivity; it is not an independent stereochemical assignment. CAS and product-form distinctions are supported by the supplier listings. [1] [4] [5] [6]

Physical Properties Product references & conditions

Liquid at 20 °C. Product temperatures and composition affect the relevant physical and storage specification; a mass-filled ampoule is not a solid product. [13] [4] [5]

Melting references
TCI/Sigma: −5 °C; attributed CRC: −6.9 °C. Cause of discrepancy not established. [4]
Reduced-pressure boiling references
TCI: 177 °C at 0.5 mmHg; Sigma: 229–230 °C at 16 mmHg [4]
Liquid-density reference
Attributed CRC: 0.9022 g/cm³ at 20 °C; Wako range 0.900–0.908 g/mL at 20 °C is for its lower-assay product [13]
Water-solubility reference
Attributed Mabrouk/Dugan: 1.59 mg/L at 25 °C; method context not established in the compilation [13]

Hydrate, concentration, stereoisomer, and temperature can change the relevant specification. Product reference data are not a reviewed lot certificate.

Acid/Base Properties Verified values & missing data

Reference pKa: 4.77 (water, 25 °C; IUPAC compilation; ionic strength/method not established). [2]

pKa: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. IUPAC aqueous compilation gives 4.77 at 25 °C; ionic strength/method unestablished. Retained as a compiled reference, not an emulsion/interface constant. Melting point: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. −5 °C and −6.9 °C sources differ; composition/method cause unestablished. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 177 °C at 0.5 mmHg and 229–230 °C at 16 mmHg retain their different pressures; no ordinary atmospheric value inferred. Solubility / density: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. Temperature retained; Wako density belongs to the 88% product. No mass/volume normalized price inferred. Stereochemistry / formulation: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 9Z,12Z identity is verified, while quantitative isomer and oxidation impurity limits remain unverified. No linolenic or CLA-mixture identity substituted.

Temperature, ionic strength, and the use of activities versus concentrations matter in quantitative work. These reference values are not buffer recipes.

Safety at a Glance Product-specific hazards

TCI L0124 identifies eye irritation and possible long-lasting aquatic harm, with air/light/heat sensitivity and inert-gas refrigerated storage. Sigma specifies −20 °C despite ambient shipment; Wako’s lower-assay product specifies room temperature. Follow the exact product rather than a universal rule, control contact/environmental release, and request oxidation and stability documentation. [4] [5] [6]

Hazard classifications can vary by concentration, product, supplier and jurisdiction. Review the SDS for the exact product before handling. This summary does not replace the SDS.

Supplier safety information and SDS retrieval (opens new tab)

A product-page safety classification is not verification of every regional SDS. Confirm product code, chemical form and current local document.

Review supplier documentation
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COMMON QUESTIONS

Linoleic Acid FAQ

What distinguishes Linoleic Acid?

A CH₂ group separates the two cis double bonds: C9=C10 and C12=C13. They are methylene-interrupted, not conjugated. Counting from the methyl end places the first double bond at n-6. [1]

How does it differ from Oleic Acid?

Oleic acid has only the 9Z bond; linoleic acid adds 12Z and loses two more hydrogens. Sorbic acid’s conjugated E,E diene is a different pattern. A diene label alone does not establish interchangeable reactivity or formulation function. [7]

What must a buyer specify?

TCI 97% GC/titration liquid is packaged by mass, Sigma ≥98% has an unstated method, and Wako 88% capillary-GC material is packaged by volume. Wako’s 88% assay is not aqueous concentration. Sigma’s alpha-linoleic title is checked against CAS and 9Z,12Z structure, not confused with alpha-linolenic acid. [4]

Are the listed products directly price-comparable?

No. The table retains differing grades, assay bases, forms, and markets. No normalized ranking or currency conversion is applied. [5]

What reference data still need checking?

pKa: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. IUPAC aqueous compilation gives 4.77 at 25 °C; ionic strength/method unestablished. Retained as a compiled reference, not an emulsion/interface constant. Melting point: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. −5 °C and −6.9 °C sources differ; composition/method cause unestablished. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 177 °C at 0.5 mmHg and 229–230 °C at 16 mmHg retain their different pressures; no ordinary atmospheric value inferred. Solubility / density: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. Temperature retained; Wako density belongs to the 88% product. No mass/volume normalized price inferred. Stereochemistry / formulation: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 9Z,12Z identity is verified, while quantitative isomer and oxidation impurity limits remain unverified. No linolenic or CLA-mixture identity substituted.

Can I request a bulk quote here?

The RFQ is a prototype that prepares an on-screen brief. Nothing is sent to suppliers. Confirm actual bulk terms directly with the supplier.

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TRACE THE INFORMATION

Sources & Editorial Notes

Identity and compiled reference values are separated from supplier-specific specifications. Structural comparisons and buyer guidance are editorial interpretation. Sources were checked October 3, 2026; supplier information can change.

  1. PubChem · chemical identity (opens new tab)

    Neutral molecular identity verified independently through PUG REST; CAS also checked on all selected supplier products.

  2. PubChem / HSDB · dissociation references (opens new tab)

    The cited reference and available conditions are retained; unspecified measurement conditions are not inferred.

  3. PubChem / HSDB · application references (opens new tab)

    Attributed application records reviewed claim by claim. Free acid, intermediate, derivative and biological context are distinguished.

  4. TCI America · commercial product (opens new tab)

    Direct product checked October 3, 2026. Identity, listed assay methods, packages, market, prices and documentation interfaces inspected. Lot certificates and stock are not verified.

  5. Sigma-Aldrich · commercial product (opens new tab)

    Direct product checked October 3, 2026. Identity, listed assay methods, packages, market, prices and documentation interfaces inspected. Lot certificates and stock are not verified.

  6. FUJIFILM Wako · commercial product (opens new tab)

    Direct product checked October 3, 2026. Identity, listed assay methods, packages, market, prices and documentation interfaces inspected. Lot certificates and stock are not verified.

  7. Oleic Acid · identity (opens new tab)

    Primary structural comparison. Practical interpretation does not establish suitability.

  8. Stearic Acid · identity (opens new tab)

    Related identity and structural relationship.

  9. Palmitic Acid · identity (opens new tab)

    Related identity and structural relationship.

  10. Sorbic Acid · identity (opens new tab)

    Related identity and structural relationship.

  11. Oleic Acid · dissociation references (opens new tab)

    Only independently reviewed values are promoted into the comparison; no condition-free acidity ranking.

  12. OpenStax · Carboxylic-acid structure and properties (opens new tab)

    General carboxylate resonance, acidity and structural interpretation; not authority for this acid’s quantitative constants.

  13. PubChem / HSDB · attributed physical references (opens new tab)

    Attributed conditions reviewed; derivative contamination and unresolved discrepancies excluded from unqualified constants.

Review limits

pKa: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. IUPAC aqueous compilation gives 4.77 at 25 °C; ionic strength/method unestablished. Retained as a compiled reference, not an emulsion/interface constant. Melting point: CONFLICT UNRESOLVED. −5 °C and −6.9 °C sources differ; composition/method cause unestablished. Boiling point: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 177 °C at 0.5 mmHg and 229–230 °C at 16 mmHg retain their different pressures; no ordinary atmospheric value inferred. Solubility / density: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. Temperature retained; Wako density belongs to the 88% product. No mass/volume normalized price inferred. Stereochemistry / formulation: CONDITION-DEPENDENT. 9Z,12Z identity is verified, while quantitative isomer and oxidation impurity limits remain unverified. No linolenic or CLA-mixture identity substituted.

This informational prototype is not a supplier, quotation service, or endorsement of a product’s fitness for an application. Buyers should verify the applicable specification, certification, and regulatory requirements for their intended use.