Oleic Acid

Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colorless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish.

Product Details

Formula:

C18H34O2

CAS Number:

112-80-1

Also Known As:

(9Z)-Octadecenoic acid; (Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid; cis-9-Octadecenoic acid

Structure:

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applications:

Oleic acid as its sodium salt is a major component of soap as an emulsifying agent. It is also used as emollient. Small amounts of oleic acid are used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, oleic acid is used as an emulsifying or solubilizing agent in aerosol products.

Packaging:

Drums

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless or yellowish

Boiling Point, °C

365

Density, g/cm3

0.88

Flash Point, °C

190

Melting point, °C

13.4

Molecular weight, g/mol

282.46

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

75

Refractive index, n20/D

1.459

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Minimum order quantity: 55gal drum