Ethyl oleate
CAS 111-62-6
EC 203-889-5
Formula C20H38O2
MW 310.51 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionLubricants & Metalworking Emulsification & DispersionSolvent & CarrierFlavoring & AcidulantLubrication
Description
Ethyl oleate (CAS 111-62-6) is a fatty acid ethyl ester produced by the esterification of oleic acid with ethanol. It is commercially available under trade names including Crodamol EO, Nikkol EOO, Esterol 123, and Nofable EO 99, and is registered under FEMA 2450 for flavour applications.
In pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations, ethyl oleate functions as a low-viscosity carrier that enhances skin penetration of active ingredients by disrupting lipid bilayer organisation. In food flavouring, it contributes fatty, waxy top notes at low concentrations. In metalworking fluids, it acts as a boundary lubricant, reducing friction between metal surfaces under load.
Ethyl oleate is available in cosmetic, food-grade (FCC-compliant), and pharmaceutical grades meeting Ph.Eur. monograph requirements. It is fully REACH-registered for supply within the EU. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs, with food and pharma grades supplied under certificate of analysis.
In pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations, ethyl oleate functions as a low-viscosity carrier that enhances skin penetration of active ingredients by disrupting lipid bilayer organisation. In food flavouring, it contributes fatty, waxy top notes at low concentrations. In metalworking fluids, it acts as a boundary lubricant, reducing friction between metal surfaces under load.
Ethyl oleate is available in cosmetic, food-grade (FCC-compliant), and pharmaceutical grades meeting Ph.Eur. monograph requirements. It is fully REACH-registered for supply within the EU. Standard packaging includes drums and IBCs, with food and pharma grades supplied under certificate of analysis.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -19.15 °C @ Press: 700 Torr |
| Boiling Point | 335.21 °C @ Press: 800 Torr |
| Density | 0.87 g/cm³ (liquid) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | clear pale yellow oily liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fatty oily dairy milky waxy tallow |
| Form | Oily Liquid |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.451(lit.) |
| Log P | 8.69 |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29161900 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
ethyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoateoleic acid ethyl esterNikkol EOOEsterol 123Crodamol EONofable EO 99
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