الصيغة الجزيئيةC18H34O2CAS112-80-1الكتلة الجزيئية282.47 g/mol
المرادفات9-Octadecenoic Acid
Oleic Acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, found in various animal and vegetable fats and oils, particularly in olive oil.
- Cosmetics: Used in lotions, soaps, and as a surfactant in skin care products.
- Industrial Applications: Applied in the production of soaps, lubricants, and biodiesel.
- Food Industry: Used as a food additive, primarily in processed oils.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in drug formulations and as an emulsifying agent.
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor
Mild, characteristic fatty odor
Molecular Formula
C18H34O2
Molecular Weight
282.47 g/mol
Boiling Point
360 °C
Density
0.895 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ether
Flash Point
250 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but oxidizes when exposed to air
