Oils, Fats & Waxes
REACH
Decyl oleate
CAS Number
3687-46-5
EC Number
222-981-6
What is Decyl oleate?
Decyl oleate (CAS 3687-46-5) is a fatty acid ester derived from oleic acid and decanol, used as an emollient, carrier, and lubricant.
Where is Decyl oleate used?
- Personal care: emollient and solvent carrier in skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics
- Industrial lubricants: bio-based base fluid
- Metalworking fluids: additive whose ester structure provides boundary lubrication and reduces friction on metal surfaces
- Plasticizer and softening agent
- Polymer and coating formulations: improves flexibility
- It dissolves oil-soluble actives and pigments in dispersion systems.
Commercial specifications
- Cosmetic grades typically conform to Ph. Eur.
- Bulk supply in drums and IBCs
Other Names (Synonyms)
Decyl 9-octadecenoate|decanol oleate ester|9-Octadecenoic acid, decyl ester|Oleic acid, decyl ester|decyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate|ZGR06DO97T|9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, decyl ester|9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, decyl ester
What are the physical properties of Decyl oleate?
Melting Point 2.8 °C
Boiling Point 494.8±24.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 0.862 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Appearance Clear, pale yellow or colourless liquid.
Color Colourless
Form Oil
Vapor Pressure 0Pa at 20℃
Log P 12.44