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Ethyl Oleate
C
20
H
38
O
2
310.51
9-Octadecenoic acid, (
Z
)-, ethyl ester.
Ethyl oleate
[
111-62-6
].
» Ethyl Oleate consists of esters of ethyl alcohol and high molecular weight fatty acids, principally oleic acid.
Packaging and storage
Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.
Specific gravity
841
:
between 0.866 and 0.874 at 20
.
Viscosity
911
:
not less than 5.15 centipoises.
Acid value
401
:
not more than 0.5.
Iodine value
401
:
between 75 and 85.
Saponification value
401
:
between 177 and 188.
Refractive index
831
:
between 1.443 and 1.450.
Residual solvents
467
:
meets the requirements.
(Official January 1, 2007)
Auxiliary Information
Staff Liaison
:
Catherine Sheehan, B.Sc., Scientist
Expert Committee
: (EM105) Excipient Monographs 1
USP29NF24
Page 3330
Phone Number
: 1-301-816-8262