Olive acid

Olive acid (CAS 92044-96-7) is the refined fatty acid fraction derived from olive oil, composed predominantly of oleic acid alongside minor palmitic and linoleic acid components.

Where is Olive acid used?

• Personal care: emulsifier, moisturizing agent and surface-active ingredient in skin creams and lotions
• Hair conditioners: fatty acid profile supports moisture retention and skin barrier compatibility
• Food: emulsification aid in processed fat systems and specialty lipid blends
• Coatings and adhesives: surface modifier and wetting agent improving substrate adhesion and film uniformity
• Oleochemical processing: feedstock for soaps, esters and surfactant intermediates
• It is offered in food-grade and technical-grade specifications.

Good to know: Purity and fatty acid composition profiles are the primary quality parameters buyers should confirm with suppliers; these vary by source and refining process, impacting final performance.

Commercial specifications

• Drum and IBC quantities for industrial buyers