Petroselinic acid
顺-6-十八碳烯酸
Also known as: (Z)-6-Octadecenoic acid, cis-6-Octadecenoic acid, cis-Petroselinic acid, 6-Octadecenoic acid, (6Z)-, (6Z)-Octadec-6-enoic acid, petroselic acid, 18:1ω12, Petroseleninsaeure, MFCD00046561, UNII:3A10DOC461, EINECS 209-789-8
Petroselinic acid (CAS 593-39-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C18H34O2 and a molecular weight of 282.461 g/mol. It is also known as (Z)-6-Octadecenoic acid, cis-6-Octadecenoic acid and cis-Petroselinic acid. Key properties include a boiling point of 399.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 295.8±14.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 593-39-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-18194-3
- Molecular Formula
- C18H34O2
- Chinese Name
- 顺-6-十八碳烯酸
- Molecular Weight
- 282.461 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 399.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 295.8±14.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 282.255890 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 7.77 |
| Appearance | powder | white |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.0 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.467 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Delbeke EIP, et al. Petroselinic acid purification and its use for the fermentation of new sophorolipids. AMB Express. 2016 Mar;6(1):28. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Petroselinic acid?
The CAS number of Petroselinic acid is 593-39-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Petroselinic acid?
Petroselinic acid has molecular formula C18H34O2 and molecular weight 282.461 g/mol.
Is Petroselinic acid hazardous?
Petroselinic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
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