Olein is a vegetable oil derived from oleic acid, used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
- Food Industry: Used as a cooking oil and an ingredient in processed food products.
- Cosmetics: Applied in skin care products due to its emollient properties.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a raw material in the production of surfactants, lubricants, and detergents.
- Industrial: Applied as a lubricant and in the formulation of greases.
Appearance
Yellowish liquid
Odor
Mild, characteristic odor
Molecular Formula
C18H34O2
Molecular Weight
282.47 g/mol
Boiling Point
360 °C
Density
0.898 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents
Flash Point
300 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but should be stored away from heat and open flames
