(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Glyceryl Linoleate is used in the synthesis of controlled release systems for drug delivery. Also in the preparation of a self-microemulsifying drug delivery system for the enhancement of oral drug bioavailability. This item is a mixture of esters at the 1 and 2 positions.

ChEBI: 1-monolinolein is a 1-monoglyceride that has octadecadienoyl (linoleoyl) as the acyl group. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an antiviral agent. It is functionally related to a linoleic acid.