murphyLinseed Acid
AKA: Octadeca-9, 12, 15-trienoic acid, 9, 15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 1955-33-5, ?-Linolenic acid-d5, |A-Lnn, CBiol_001952, KBioGR_000096, KBioSS_000096
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Europe. Derived from flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum) of the Linaceae family, primarily grown in the Middle East and Europe. Extracted through cold-pressing of flax seeds to obtain the oil containing linoleic and linolenic fatty acids.
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid has been reported in Celastrus paniculatus, Humulus lupulus, and other organisms with data available.
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
Formula
C18H30O2
Mol. Weight
278.40
CAS #
68424-45-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR