CAS Number: 68424-45-3 It is obtained by splitting and the subsequent vacuum distillation of linseed oil. The product obtained has a melting point above 19 C. When in its liquid state it is pale yellow. Linolenic acid-richLinseed. Fatty acids are used among others aplications: Amines, betaines, esters, fatty alcohols, lubricants, surface finishes, technical detergents, liquid soaps and solids, textile finishing, leather finishing, finishing fibers, coatings, resins, surfactants.