Methyl oleate, CAS No. 112-62-9

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112-62-9

Catalog No. EBD10290

CAS 112-62-9

Name Methyl oleate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: c18:1(cis-9)methylester emeryoleicacidester delta9cisoctadecenoicacidmethylester cis-oleicacidmethylester cis-9-octadecenoicacidmethylester methyloctadecenoate methyl(z)-9-octadecenoate (Z)-9-Octadecenoicacidmethylester methyloctadec-9-enoate methyl(9E)-octadec-9-enoate methyl(9Z)-octadec-9-enoate Methylcis-9-octadecenoate Methyloleate

Molecular Formula: C19H36O2

Molecular Weight: 296.49

MDL Number: MFCD00009578

Categories: Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Surfactants Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

Methyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid methyl ester derived from oleic acid. It is a clear, pale yellow to colorless liquid with a characteristic fatty odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. Its primary industrial application is as a key intermediate and raw material in the production of surfactants, emulsifiers, and lubricants. It serves as a crucial feedstock for the synthesis of oleochemicals, including fatty alcohols, amides, and quaternary ammonium compounds, which are widely used in detergents, personal care products, and industrial formulations. It is also utilized as a biodiesel component, a plasticizer, a solvent, and a carrier for agricultural chemicals. As a readily available and versatile ester, methyl oleate is a common building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the oleyl (C18:1) chain. It undergoes typical ester reactions such as transesterification, hydrolysis, and reduction. It is generally considered to have low acute toxicity but should be handled with standard laboratory precautions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -20 °C

Boiling Point: 218 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)

Flash Point: -4 °C

Density: 0.874 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

Solubility: Insoluble in water

Refractivity: n20/D 1.452(lit.)

Storage: −20°C

Safety Information

Packing Level: II

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1206

Analytical Data

Appearance: colourless liquid