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Ethyl Oleate
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C20H38O2 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
USP29–NF24 Page 3330
Phone Number : 1-301-816-8262