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The autoxidation products derived from methyl linolenate are isolated and characterized by using thin-layer chromatography, infrared, ultraviolet and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometries. In addition, the propriety of the application of NMR spectrometry to the analysis of the autoxidation products is examined. Spectroscopic data indicate that the autoxidation of methyl linolenate produces hydroperoxides and trans, cis-substituted diene. The autoxidation products have a predominant cis, trans-conjugated diene system with some trans, trans-configuration. The spectroscopic data of ir, uv, and nmr are very consistent with each other, and further investigation of the multiplet region at 5.83∼6.60ppm would be very helpful for the structural elucidation of the autoxidation products.
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