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Erucic Acid

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FormulaC22H42O2
Molar mass338. 57 g/mol
Boiling point381. 5 °C
Density860 kg/m³
Classification Fatty acid
Solubility in methanol and ethanolSoluble
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2396415
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About Erucic Acid


Erucic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, denoted 22:1ω9. It has the chemical formula CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₁₁COOH. It is prevalent in wallflower seed with a reported content of 20 to 54% in high erucic acid rapeseed oil, and 42% in mustard oil.

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