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Methyl Oleate
- Origin
- Indonesia
- CAS Number
- 112-62-9
- HS Code
- 2916.15.90
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- methyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate
- Molecular Formula
- C19H36O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 296.4900
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Methyl oleate; Oleic acid methyl ester; Methyl cis-9-octadecenoate
- Purity / Assay (%)
- 96% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- Liquid
- Concentration
- Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- Clear to slightly colored liquid
- Odor
- Faint fatty
- Melting Point (°C)
- -20.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- 218 (at 15mmHg)
- Density (g/cm³)
- 0.8740
- Solubility in Water
- Insoluble in water
- UN Number
- Not applicable
- H-Statements
- None
- P-Statements
- P260
- REACH Status
- Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- 10
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place; inert atmosphere
Categories
Technical Document
Brief Overview
Methyl oleate is a fatty acid methyl ester with a chemical formula of C19H36O2. The chemical compound is an oily liquid with a yellowish color and has a fatty odor. In addition, the compound is immiscible with water and miscible with chloroform, ether, and alcohol.
Manufacturing Process
The fabrication of methyl oleate is conducted by condensation of fatty acids with methanol. The fatty acid that contribute to the formation of methyl oleate is the oleic acid. By the addition of methanol, the chemical ester methyl oleate is formed. As by-products of fatty esters are formed, the compound is distilled and crystalized to obtain a purer concentration of methyl oleate.