Cas No: 68002-84-6
EINESC No: 268-097-4
Molecular weight 282.468 g/mol-1
Chemical Formula: C18H34O2
Chemical Structure:
Physical Properties
General Properties: slightly yellow, viscose liquid
Odor: odorless
Intensity: 0,895 g/cm3
Boiling point: 360 °C
Melting point: 14 °C
Flash point: 93 °C
Vapor pressure:-
Refraction index:-
Solubility (aqueous): insoluble
General Properties
Oleic acid is a singlet, unsaturated fat acid that is found abundantly in animals and plants. It is the most common fat acid in nature. It makes up most of olive oil. Oleic acid’s salts and esters are called oleates.
Production
Oleic acid is usually acquired from transesterification of double bound fat such as canola oil.
Applications
Oleic acid is found in many food substances as triglyceride. It is also the raw material of soap. It is used as greaser agent for products such as dye, ink and polish.
It is also used in medical fields as raw material. It is scientifically proven that it is good for cardiovascular diseases and cholesterol problems. It is also used in cancer and diabetes treatment.
Safety Measures and Toxic Values
Oleic acid is not hazardous to human health unless it is taken in high doses. It is only flammable in higher temperatures.