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  2. Structure and composition

    Representative triglyceride found in a linseed oil, a triester (triglyceride) derived of linoleic acid, alpha … See more

    Linseed oil - Wikipedia

    • Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil or flax oil (in its edible form), is a colourless to yellowish oil obtained from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The oil is obtained by pressing, sometimes followed by solvent extraction. Owing to its polymer-forming properties, linseed oil is often blended with combinations of other oil… See more

    Drying properties

    Having a high content of di- and tri-unsaturated esters, linseed oil is susceptible to polymerization reactions upon exposure to oxygen in air. This polymerization, which is called autoxidation, results in th… See more

    Applications

    Most applications of linseed oil exploit its drying properties, i.e., the initial material is liquid or at least pliable and the aged material is rigid but not brittle. The water-repelling (hydrophobic) nature of the resulting … See more

    Modified linseed oils

    Stand oil is generated by heating linseed oil near 300 °C for a few days in the complete absence of air. Under these conditions, the polyunsaturated fatty esters convert to conjugated dienes, which then undergo Diels-Alder … See more

    Further reading

    • Knight, William A.; Mende, William R. (2000). Staining and Finishing for Muzzleloading Gun Builders. privately published. Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. See more

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  1. linseed oil, edible and industrial vegetable oil made from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Flaxseeds and food-grade linseed oil (called flaxseed oil in some places) are considered to have health benefits and are ingested as a food.
    www.britannica.com/science/linseed-oil
    Flaxseed oil, also known as flax oil or linseed oil, is made from flax seeds that have been ground and pressed to release their natural oil. This health-promoting oil has a wide variety of uses, ranging from cooking to skin care.
    www.healthline.com/nutrition/flaxseed-oil-benefits
    Linseed oil, derived from the seeds of the flax plant Linum usitatissimum, is a versatile substance that has been valued for centuries. Its applications range from a drying oil in painting and wood finishing to a nutritional supplement, thanks to its high content of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
    www.communitywoodworkers.com/linseed-oil/
    A: Linseed oil is a natural oil obtained from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Q: What are the uses of linseed oil? A: Linseed oil is commonly used as a wood finish, as a nutritional supplement, in the production of linoleum and printing inks, and as a binder in oil paints.
    www.animascorp.com/the-benefits-of-linseed-oil-us…
    Sometimes referred to as linseed oil, flaxseed oil is extracted from the dried seeds of the flax plant, often by cold-pressing then when ripe. The label "virgin" on bottles of flaxseed oil implies that the oil was extracted by mechanical means only, without the use of any chemical solvents. Refined flaxseed oil implies the opposite.
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  11. Flax - Wikipedia

    Flax is a plant cultivated for its seeds, fibers, and oil. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and can be used for food, fodder, and supplements. Flax oil is a drying oil used in paints, varnishes, and other products.