Methyl Oleate

Product Overview

Methyl oleate is a monounsaturated fatty acid ester derived from oleic acid and methanol. With a molecular formula of C19H36O2 and a molecular weight of 296.49 g/mol, it is widely recognized for its excellent solubility, low toxicity, and biodegradability. This high-purity compound (≥99.9%) appears as a light yellow transparent liquid and serves as a critical building block in various industrial formulations and synthetic pathways.

Specifications

Industrial Applications

Methyl oleate functions primarily as a chemical intermediate rather than a direct active ingredient in end-user formulations. Its key roles include:

• Serving as a foundational raw material for the synthesis of surfactants, emulsifiers, wetting agents, and stabilizers.
• Acting as a non-fluorescent lubricant in petroleum exploration drilling fluids.
• Functioning as a plasticizer, water resistance enhancer, and toughening agent in resin systems.
• Being employed as a stationary phase liquid in gas chromatography (maximum operating temperature: 120 °C, solvent: diethyl ether) and as an analytical standard.

Due to its role in enabling downstream chemical transformations rather than delivering direct functional performance in final consumer products, methyl oleate is classified as a specialty intermediate within industrial supply chains.