Type:

Organic materials

Alias

Octadecenoic acid; cis-9-Octadecenoic acid

Product name:

Oleic acid

CAS NO:

112-80-1

Structural formula

Molecular formula:

C₁₈H₃₄O₂

Molecular weight:

282.46

Properties

Density 0.89
Melting point 13°C Boiling point 360°C
Refractive index 1.4585-1.4605
Flash point 189°C
Solubility negligible
Appearance: colorless to light yellow oily liquid.

Uses

used to produce soap, lubricant, floatation agent, ointment and Oleate