Methyl oleate is used as a chromatographic reference standard in biochemical research. It is also used as an intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, textile treatments, plasticizers, for duplicating ink, rubber and wax. It finds application as lubricant and lubricant additive.
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ChEBI: A fatty acid methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with methanol.
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Clear to amber liquid. Insoluble in water.
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Insoluble in water.
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Esters, such as (Z)-9-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester, react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides
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Combustible
Safety Profile
Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data by skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Purification Methods
Purify the oleate by fractional distillation under reduced pressure, and by low temperature crystallisation from acetone. Store it in the dark under N2. [Beilstein 2 IV 1649.]
