2-Linoleoyl-rac-glycerol

• CAT Number: R004125
• CAS Number: 3443-82-1
• Molecular Formula: C21H38O4
• Molecular Weight: 354.53
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid 2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl Ester; 2-Linoleoylglycerol; 2-Monolinolein; 2-Monolinoleoylglycerol; β-Monolinolein
• Target: Neuronal Signaling
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H38O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(24)25-20(18-22)19-23/h6-7,9-10,20,22-23H,2-5,8,11-19H2,1H3/b7-6-,10-9-
• InChIKey: IEPGNWMPIFDNSD-HZJYTTRNSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(CO)CO

2-Linoleoyl-rac-glycerol (Cat No.:R004125) is a chemical compound. It comprises a racemic mixture of glycerol substituted with two linoleoyl (cis,cis-9,12-octadecadienoyl) groups. This compound is significant in biochemistry and nutrition as a triglyceride containing essential fatty acids. Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid important for human health. 2-Linoleoyl-rac-glycerol’s presence in dietary fats and oils contributes to the intake of essential fatty acids, supporting various physiological functions. Its role in lipid metabolism and nutritional science enhances our understanding of dietary requirements and their implications for human health.