Description

Ethyl Oleate is a clear, oily liquid ester derived from oleic acid and ethanol, valued for its excellent solvency, low viscosity, and favorable skin-feel properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its versatility as a non-greasy emollient, carrier oil, and solvent across diverse high-value industries. This makes it a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Carrier & Solvent: Used as a vehicle in topical formulations, transdermal drug delivery systems, and intramuscular injections due to its excellent drug solubilizing capacity and biocompatibility.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emollient: Acts as a key ingredient in skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup for its light, non-greasy texture and ability to improve product spreadability.
• Lubricant & Plasticizer: Serves as a biodegradable lubricant additive and a plasticizer for synthetic resins and polymers, enhancing flexibility.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Employed as a carrier solvent for flavors, colors, and fat-soluble vitamins (e.g., Vitamin A, D, E) in food fortification.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis and as a precursor for manufacturing other oleate esters and specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Solvent: Effective solvent for oils, greases, and inks in industrial cleaning and formulation applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Oleate
CAS No.	111-62-6
Molecular Formula	C20H38O2
Molecular Weight	310.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Z)-9-Octadecenoate; 9-Octadecenoic Acid (Z)-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl cis-9-Octadecenoate; Ethyl (9Z)-Octadec-9-enoate; FEMA No. 2450; EINECS 203-889-5
EINECS	203-889-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Oleate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications. We offer grades compliant with relevant industry standards, including pharmaceutical (USP/EP) and food grade (FCC) specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, heat, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	75 - 85 (Wijs)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.868 - 0.875
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.