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Oleic Acid
9-Octadecenoic Acid | Oleate | cis-9-Octadecenoic Acid | 9 Octadecenoic Acid | Acid, 9-Octadecenoic | Acid, Oleic | Acid, cis-9-Octadecenoic | cis 9 Octadecenoic Acid
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) |
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