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Oleic acid, tech. 90%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Oleic acid is used as an emulsifying agent for facial creams and lotions, as an accelerator in rubber industry, as an emollient, as a solubilizing agent in aerosol products and as a soldering flux in stained glass work for joining lead came. It is used in the preparation of oleates and lotions. It acts as intermediate for drilling and fracking fluids in oil and gas industry. It finds application as an excipient in pharmaceuticals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Oleic acid is used as an emulsifying agent for facial creams and lotions, as an accelerator in rubber industry, as an emollient, as a solubilizing agent in aerosol products and as a soldering flux in stained glass work for joining lead came. It is used in the preparation of oleates and lotions. It acts as intermediate for drilling and fracking fluids in oil and gas industry. It finds application as an excipient in pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, dimethyl formamide and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and aluminum.
Specifications
Melting Point
13°C to 14°C
Density
0.887 g/mL
Boiling Point
286°C (100 mmHg)
Assay Percent Range
90%
Refractive Index
1.461
Quantity
1000 mL
Beilstein
1726542
Sensitivity
Air sensitive
Merck Index
14,6828
Solubility Information
Miscible with ethanol,ether,acetone,chloroform,dimethyl formamide and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Hazard Category
Warning
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319
Precautionary Statement
GHS P Statement
P280-P264-P305+P351+P338-P362-P321-P332+P313-P337+P313-P302+P352
EINECSNumber
204-007-1
RTECSNumber
RG2275000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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