Oleic acid

Independent reference data for Oleic acid (CAS 112-80-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used to make soaps and detergents, to prepare turkey red oil, and to waterproof fabrics; Also used in polishing compounds, oiling wool, thickening lubricating oils, anionic and nonionic surfactants, plasticizers, waxes, ointments, cosmetics, and food-grade additives; Other uses are ore flotation, rodent extermination, and defoaming; [HSDB]Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

oleic acid; 112-80-1; cis-9-Octadecenoic acid; (Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid; Wecoline OO; Vopcolene 27; cis-Oleic acid; Glycon wo; Glycon RO; Oelsauere; Pamolyn 100; Elaidoic acid; Groco 5l; Oleinic acid; Groco 2; Groco 4

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, LUBRICANT OR RELE FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fat
GHS notification summary	65.4% (1368 / 2091)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	65.4% (1368 / 2091)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (31.5%), H319 (22%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 65.4% (1368 of 2091) of all reports.

H315 (31.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

Oleic acid is identified by CAS 112-80-1, molecular formula C18H34O2 and molecular weight 282.26 g/mol. UNII 2UMI9U37CP; ChEBI 16196; InChIKey ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-KTKRTIGZSA-N. Boiling Point: 547 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 360; Boiling Point: 286 °C at 100 mm Hg.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.