Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
61.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
547 u00b0F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.89 at 77 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
Insoluble (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.00000055 [mmHg]
flash_point
372 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H319 (22%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315 (31.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 112-80-1 |
| IUPAC Name | (Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid |
| InChI Key | ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-KTKRTIGZSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 445639 |
| INCI Name | OLEIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A natural humectant used in skincare products to hydrate and lock in moisture.