Methyl Oleate

Origin: Indonesia
CAS Number: 112-62-9
HS Code: 2916.15.90

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

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.

Methyl Oleate

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