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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl oleate

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Synonym(s):

Ethylis oleas, Oleic acid ethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
310.51
Beilstein:
1727318
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Agency

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Quality Level

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.451 (lit.)

bp

216-218 °C/15 mmHg

mp

−32 °C (lit.)

density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C20H38O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22-4-2/h11-12H,3-10,13-19H2,1-2H3/b12-11-

InChI key

LVGKNOAMLMIIKO-QXMHVHEDSA-N

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Application

Ethyl oleate can be used as a reactant in the:
  • Bouveault−Blanc reduction to synthesize primary alcohols in the presence of stabilized alkali metals.
  • Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of ceramides by reacting with phytosphingosine.
  • Synthesis of amides via direct amidation with amines in the presence of transition metal catalyst.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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