Ethyl oleate
CAS: 111-62-6
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥98%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99%, High-Purity Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C20H38O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 310.51 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a mild fatty odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/drum, 180 kg/steel drum, 200 kg/polyethylene-lined drum, or customized industrial packaging |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC-MS; Purity — Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID); Acid value — Potentiometric titration (ASTM D664); Ester value — Titration method (ASTM D1980); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Density — Digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Peroxide value — Iodometric titration (AOCS Cd 8b-90). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent oxidation and contamination. Avoid prolonged exposure to air, moisture, and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is below 30°C. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Ethyl oleate is an ester of oleic acid and ethanol. It is widely used as an emollient, lubricant, and penetration enhancer in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. It is also used as a solvent for lipophilic compounds, an intermediate in organic synthesis, a component of biodiesel and specialty lubricants, and a carrier oil in various industrial applications.