Description

Triolein is a naturally occurring triglyceride, specifically the triester of glycerol and oleic acid. This high-purity lipid compound is essential for research and industrial applications requiring a defined fatty acid profile. It serves as a critical standard, reagent, and raw material across diverse sectors. Key industries that utilize this product include pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food science research, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a primary standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for the quantification of triglycerides and oleic acid content in oils and biological samples.
• Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in lipid metabolism studies, cell culture media formulation, and as a component in drug delivery systems like lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in high-end formulations, providing smooth texture and moisture retention.
• Food Science & Nutrition Research: Serves as a model compound for studying fat digestion, oxidation stability, and as a substrate for enzymatic studies (e.g., lipase activity).
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a starting material or intermediate in organic synthesis for producing oleochemicals, surfactants, and lubricants.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Essential for calibrating instruments and validating methods in QC/QA protocols for edible oil, fat, and related product manufacturers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triolein
CAS No.	6915-08-8
Molecular Formula	C57H104O6
Molecular Weight	885.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycerol Trioleate; Olein; Trioleoylglycerol; (Z)-9-Octadecenoic Acid 1,2,3-Propanetriyl Ester; Glyceryl Trioleate; 1,2,3-Tri(cis-9-Octadecenoyl)glycerol; Oleic Acid Triglyceride; TO
EINECS	230-027-4

Quality Control

Every batch of our Triolein is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency for your critical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including assay (by GC/HPLC), identification (IR), and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation. For long-term storage, keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Allow the product to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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