Oleyl Oleate
C36H68O2
532.94
532.949-Octadecenoic acid, (Z)-, oleyl ester.
Oleyl oleate
[3687-45-4].» Oleyl Oleate consists of esters of oleyl alcohol and high molecular weight fatty acids, principally oleic acid.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in tight containers. No storage conditions specified.
Clarity of solution—
Dissolve 2.0 g in 10 mL of ether: the resulting solution is clear.
Identification,
Infrared Absorption 
197F
.
197F.
Specific gravity 841:
between 0.860 and 0.884 at 20
.
841:
between 0.860 and 0.884 at 20.
Acid value 401:
not more than 3.0.
401:
not more than 3.0.
Hydroxyl value 401:
not more than 10.
401:
not more than 10.
Iodine value 401:
between 70 and 120.
401:
between 70 and 120.
Saponification value 401:
between 90 and 125.
401:
between 90 and 125.
Refractive index 831:
between 1.464 and 1.468 at 20.
831:
between 1.464 and 1.468 at 20.
Residue on ignition 281:
not more than 0.1%, a 2-g specimen being used.
281:
not more than 0.1%, a 2-g specimen being used.
Arsenic, Method II 211:
2 µg per g.
211:
2 µg per g.
Heavy metals, Method II 231:
0.002%.
231:
0.002%.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
| Monograph | Robert H. Lafaver, B.A.
Scientist 1-301-816-8335 |
(EM105) Excipient Monographs 1 |
| Reference Standards | Lili Wang, Technical Services Scientist 1-301-816-8129 RSTech@usp.org |
USP32–NF27 Page 1291
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