Description

Ethyl Oleate is a clear, oily liquid ester derived from oleic acid and ethanol, valued for its excellent solvency, low viscosity, and skin-friendly properties. This versatile chemical intermediate and carrier oil is essential for formulating products that require high purity and consistent performance. It is widely sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, and industrial lubricant sectors for its reliable functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Carrier & Solvent: Used as a solvent for intramuscular injections and a vehicle for topical and transdermal drug delivery systems.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Acts as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, and fragrance fixative in creams, lotions, and makeup.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Employed as a flavoring agent and a solvent for food-grade colors and flavors.
• Industrial Lubricant & Plasticizer: Serves as a biodegradable lubricant base and a plasticizer for synthetic resins and polymers.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of more complex esters, surfactants, and specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory & Research: Functions as a solvent and reagent in various organic synthesis and analytical procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Oleate
CAS No.	6512-99-8
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; Ethyl Oleate (NF); FEMA No. 2450
EINECS	229-428-0

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Oleate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for pharmaceutical (NF), food (FCC), and cosmetic applications, with comprehensive testing against relevant specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 and heat sources.

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

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