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Is Methyl Octadecatrienoate vegetarian?

Methyl Octadecatrienoate

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Methyl Octadecatrienoate, chemically methyl (9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoate, is the methyl ester of alpha-linolenic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid typically derived from plant oils or produced synthetically.

Also known as Methyl (9Z,12Z,15Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoate
INCI name Methyl Octadecatrienoate
CAS number 301-00-8
EC number 206-102-3
CosIng ID 40740
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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