MOLECULE

Methyl linoleate

Methyl linoleate belongs to the class of organic compounds known as linoleic acids which are derivatives of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is a doubly unsaturated fatty acid, also known as an omega-6 fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. Methyl linoleate is an essentially neutral compound that is almost insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol. It has a low oily, fatty, woody odor ( http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1260021.html). Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that humans do not synthesize and must obtain from diet. Methyl linoleate is a simple ester found in cannabis plant (PMID: 6991645) and is found in clove bud and fruit, garlic bulb, jasmin, white mustard, parsley leaf oil and witch hazel leaf oil ( http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1260021.html#tooccur) . It is part of a mixture with methyl linolenate (*FEMA 3411*) which is used as a flavouring ingredient in condiments and spices.