Oleic Acid - Compound Summary (CID 5460221)
Also known as: oleate, (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate, cis-9-octadecenoate, (Z)-octadec-9-enoate, Oleat, oleic acid anion, omega fatty acid, omega-3 Fatty acid
Molecular Formula: C18H33O2-   Molecular Weight: 281.45342   InChIKey: ZQPPMHVWECSIRJ-KTKRTIGZSA-M
An unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed)   From: MeSH
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