Ethyl oleate
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Ethyl oleate is the ester formed by the condensation of the fatty acid oleic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid.
Molecular formula: C20 H38 O2
Molecular Weight: 310.51
Synonyms: Oleic Acid Ethyl Ester
Product Names: Esterol 123
Specific Gravity: 0.87
CAS registry number: 111-62-6
Boiling point: 210 degrees Celsius
Freezing/Melting point: -32 degrees Celsius
Flash point: 160 degrees Celsius
2004 Price per 100grams: <100$
Use Type: Adjuvant, food and pharmaceutical additive
Identified as a primer pheromone in honeybees.
Regulated as a food additive by: Food and Drug Administration FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 21CFR172.515
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