Oleic acid NEW

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acid found in plants and animals. Chemical formula C18H34O2, structural simple formula CH3(CH2)7CH = CH(CH2)7COOH. The English name "oleic acid" comes from "Olive". Hydrogenation of oleic acid to stearic acid; The double-bonded trans isomer of oleic acid is called elaidic acid.

Appearance and properties: colorless to light yellow viscous liquid

Density: 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Boiling point: 360 °C

Melting point: 13-14 °C(lit.)

Flash point: 133 °F

Refractive index: n20/D 1.377

Water solubility: negligible

Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, aluminium.

Storage condition: 2-8ºC

Vapor density: 1.03 (vs air)

Vapor pressure: 52 mm Hg (37 °C)

Usage

Widely used in dimeric acid, alkyd resin, synthetic fiber nylon 8 and 9, plastic plasticizer, ink, pesticide emulsifier, printing and dyeing auxilaries, industrial solvent, textile detergent, metal mineral flotation agent, defilm agent, It can also be used to prepare emulsified oil, metal processing oil, anti-rust oil, paint, copy paper, ballpoint pen oil, typing touch paper, detergent, washing soap, softening agent, daily chemical industry.