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Oleic acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

cis-9-Octadecenoic acid, Elainic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
CAS Number:
112-80-1
Molecular Weight:
282.46
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329831447
MDL number:
MFCD00064242
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1726542

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InChI

1S/C18H34O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h9-10H,2-8,11-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)/b10-9-

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI key

ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-KTKRTIGZSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 176 °C)

API family

oleic acid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.459 (lit.)

bp

194-195 °C/1.2 mmHg (lit.)

mp

13-14 °C (lit.)

density

0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Oleic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

>235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

> 113 °C - closed cup

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