Ethyl oleate is the ester formed by the condensation of the fatty acid oleic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid.

Molecular formula: C₂₀ H₃₈ O₂

Molecular Weight: 310.51

Synonyms: Oleic Acid Ethyl Ester

Product Names: Esterol 123

Specific Gravity: 0.87

CAS registry number: 111-62-6

Boiling point: 210 degrees Celsius

Freezing/Melting point: -32 degrees Celsius

Flash point: 160 degrees Celsius

2004 Price per 100grams: <100$

Use Type: Adjuvant, food and pharmaceutical additive

Identified as a primer pheromone in honeybees.

Regulated as a food additive by: Food and Drug Administration FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 21CFR172.515

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