Oleic acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s): cis-9-Octadecenoic acid; Elainic acid

Empirical Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O₂

Formula Weight: 282.46

Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH

MDL Number: MFCD00064242

Boiling Point: 194-195 °C/1.2 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: 13-14 °C(lit.)

Density: 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.459(lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 1726542