Basic Information

• Product Name: Ethyl Oleate
• Chemical Formula : C 20 H 38 O 2
• Molecular Structure : CH 3 (CH 2 ) 7 CH=CH(CH 2 ) 7 COOC 2 H 5
• Molecular Weight : 310.52 g/mol
• CAS Number : 111-62-6
• Synonyms : Oleic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl cis-9-octadecenoate

• Appearance : Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid, odorless or with faint fatty odor.
• Density : 0.87 g/cm³ (25°C)
• Boiling Point : 205°C (1.33 kPa), decomposes at high temperatures.
• Melting Point : -32°C
• Solubility : Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, and most organic solvents.
• Refractive Index : n 20D  1.450-1.453
• Stability : Stable under normal conditions, but susceptible to oxidation in air; hydrolyzes in acidic or alkaline solutions.

1. Pharmaceutical Industry :
   • Excipient : Used as a solvent for injectable drugs (e.g., lipid-soluble vitamins, steroids);
   • Carrier : Enhances drug permeability in transdermal patches;
   • Emulsifier : Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in ointments and creams.
2. Cosmetics & Personal Care :
   • Emollient : Provides skin-smoothing effects in lotions, lipsticks, and foundations;
   • Fragrance Fixative : Retains aroma in perfumes;
   • Hair Care : Reduces static electricity and improves combability.
3. Food Industry :
   • Food Additive : Used as a release agent in baking molds (FDA approved);
   • Flavor Enhancer : Imparts a mild fatty flavor in confectionery and margarines;
   • Coating Agent : Forms a protective film on nuts and dried fruits.
4. Industrial Applications :
   • Lubricant : Biodegradable lubricant for metalworking and textile machinery;
   • Plasticizer : Softens polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in flexible plastics;
   • Surfactant Intermediate : Precursor for synthesizing emulsifiers and detergents;
   • Fuel Additive : Improves cold flow properties of biodiesel.
5. Chemical Research :
   • Standard Substance : Calibrates gas chromatography (GC) for fatty acid analysis;
   • Synthesis Intermediate : Used in preparing oleic acid derivatives and pharmaceuticals.

• Hazards :
  • Slightly irritating to eyes and skin; avoid inhalation of vapors;
  • Combustible when heated; forms flammable vapors in contact with open flames.
• Storage :
  • Store in airtight, dark glass containers at ≤25°C in a cool, dry place;
  • Add antioxidants (e.g., BHT) to prevent oxidation;
  • Keep away from strong oxidants, acids, and alkalis.

• In pharmaceutical use, ensure compliance with residual solvent limits (ethanol ≤0.5%);
• For food contact materials, confirm compliance with EU Regulation (EC) No. 10/2011;
• Industrial-grade products may contain trace metal catalysts, requiring purification for medical applications.

Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.

Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.