Ethyl oleate is a fatty acid ester formed by the condensation of oleic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid. Ethyl oleate is produced by the body during ethanol intoxication.
Ethyl oleate is used as a solvent for pharmaceutical drug preparations involving lipophilic substances such as ster-oids. It also finds use as a lubricant and a plasticizer.
| ETHYL OLEATE Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | −32 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 216-218 °C15 mm Hg |
| density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2450 | ETHYL OLEATE |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.451(lit.) |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | chlorofor: soluble10% |
| form | Oily Liquid |
| color | Clear |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
Pharmaceutical Industry
Ethyl oleate is utilized as an ingredient for the preparations of pharmaceutical drugs that involves lipophilic substances such as ster-oids. Due to its quick degradation of the digestive system, ethyl oleate is employed as a way for intramuscular drug delivery by compounding pharmacies. In some cases, the compound is used in the preparation of day-to-day doses of progesterone in the sustenance of pregnancy.
Transport Industry
It is used in the transport industry as a lubricant and as a plasticiser. It is also used as a planting agent and for treating surfaces.
Food Industry
Ethyl oleate is used as a food additive and is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is also used as a flavouring agent in food.
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