Methyl oleate, tech. C18 71-90%, C18:1 >65% of C18
Methyl oleate, tech. C18 71-90%, C18:1 >65% of C18
Methyl oleate, tech. C18 71-90%, C18:1 >65% of C18
Methyl oleate, tech. C18 71-90%, C18:1 >65% of C18
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Methyl oleate, tech. C18 71-90%, C18:1 >65% of C18

CAS: 112-62-9 | C19H36O2 | 296.495 g/mol
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L02937.AK
also known as L02937-AK
250 mL
Catalog number L02937.AK
also known as L02937-AK
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS112-62-9
IUPAC Namemethyl (9E)-octadec-9-enoate
Molecular FormulaC19H36O2
InChI KeyQYDYPVFESGNLHU-ZHACJKMWSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCC\C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear or slightly turbid, colorless to pale yellow
FormLiquid
Acid Value≤1.0mg KOH/g
Iodine value80-97 gI₂/100g
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)≤0.5%
Methyl oleate is used as a chromatographic reference standard in biochemical research. It is also used as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, textile treatments, plasticizers, for duplicating ink, rubber and wax. It finds application as lubricant and lubricant additive.

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Applications
Methyl oleate is used as a chromatographic reference standard in biochemical research. It is also used as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, textile treatments, plasticizers, for duplicating ink, rubber and wax. It finds application as lubricant and lubricant additive.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether and chloroform. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Zhao, H. Y.; Simon, S. L. Equilibrium free-radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate under nanoconfinement. Polymer 2015, 66, 173-178.
  2. Deruer, E.; Duguet, N.; Lemaire, M. Thiazolylidene-Catalyzed Cleavage of Methyl Oleate-Derived α-Hydroxy Ketone to the Corresponding Free Aldehydes. J. Neurosci. Methods 2015, 254, 86-93.