Amines
REACH
Oleylamine
CAS Number
112-90-3
EC Number
204-015-5
Abbreviation
OLA
What is Oleylamine?
Oleylamine (CAS 112-90-3), also sold as Armeen O and Noram O, is a long-chain fatty amine derived from oleic acid.
Where is Oleylamine used?
- Textile and leather: softening agent and antistatic additive
- Personal care: emulsifier and conditioning agent in hair and skin products
- Plastics and polymers: curing co-agent and surface modifier
- Nanoparticle synthesis: stabilizing ligand and capping agent controlling particle size and dispersion
- It serves as a surface-active agent and emulsifier.
Good to know: Recognized in materials science and specialty chemical markets under the abbreviation OLA.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 70% to 98% depending on application requirements
- Higher-purity grades for electronics and advanced materials
Other Names (Synonyms)
Oleamine|Armeen O|Noram O|CIS-9-OCTADECENYLAMINE|Alamine 11|Oleylamin|9-Octadecen-1-amine, (9Z)-|9-Octadecenylamine, (Z)-|OLA
What are the physical properties of Oleylamine?
Melting Point 20 °C (approx)
Boiling Point 350 °C (approx)
Density 0.813 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 310 °F
Appearance beige paste or powder
Color colorless
Odor slt amine/lemon odor
Form liquid
Water Solubility insoluble
Vapor Pressure 8 mm Hg ( 135 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.4596(lit.)
Log P 7.780 (est)
How is Oleylamine classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Oleylamine?
HS Code 29215900
UN Number 2735
ADR Class 8
Packing Group II
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
WGK (Germany) 2