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.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| 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 |