Oleic Acid – Natural Fatty Acid and Industrial Raw Material

🧪 CAS Number: 112-80-1

🌟 Product Description

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid found naturally in vegetable and animal oils such as olive oil, sunflower oil, and cottonseed oil. It appears as a colorless to yellowish liquid. Widely used in cosmetics, food, soaps, textiles, and the chemical industry, it is considered a natural and biodegradable compound.

🏭 Applications

🍽️ Food additive and emulsifier

🧴 Cosmetics and personal care products

🧼 Soap and detergent manufacturing

👕 Textile lubricants and processing agents

⚗️ Intermediate in chemical industry

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless to yellow liquid

Odor: Slight fatty odor

Molecular Formula: C18H34O2

Molecular Weight: 282.46 g/mol

Density (20 °C): ~0.89 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~13–14 °C

Boiling Point: ~360 °C

Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Oleic acid is generally regarded as safe, but direct contact with skin and eyes should be avoided. Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas in tightly closed containers.

🔑 Keywords

oleic acid, CAS 112-80-1, fatty acid, food additive, soap raw material, cosmetic ingredient

📛 Other Names

Cis-9-Octadecenoic Acid, Olein