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Oleic acid

puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph, Eur., 65.0-88.0% (GC)

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Synonym

cis-9-Octadecenoic acid

Elainic acid

Molecular Formula

CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH

Molecular Weight

282.46

CAS Number

112-80-1

Beilstein Registry Number

1726542

MDL number

MFCD00064242

PubChem Substance ID

24856748

EG/EC Number

204-007-1

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Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

Activates protein kinase C in hepatocytes.

Uncouples oxidative phosphorylation. Inhibits 2,4, dinitrophenol−stimulated ATPase. Action reversed by adding serum albumin.

Other Notes

This former Riedel-de Haën product is now being offered as Aldrich brand. During the transition, you still may receive the Riedel product. The rebranding has no impact on product performance or quality. For further information see www.sigma-aldrich.com/rebranding. Printing link to product rebranding statement.

Properties

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 176 °C)

grade

puriss.

assay

65.0-88.0% (GC)

quality

meets analytical specification of Ph, Eur.

composition

fatty acids w. 1 chain > C18, ≤4.0% GC

linoleic acid, ≤18.0% GC

linolenic acid, ≤4.0% GC

margaric acid, ≤4.0% GC

myristic acid, ≤5.0% GC

oleic acid, 65.0-88.0% GC

palmitic acid, ≤16.0% GC

palmitoleic acid, ≤8.0% GC

stearic acid, ≤6.0% GC

peroxide value

≤10

total impurities

residual solvents, complies

ign. residue

≤0.1%

refractive index

n20/D 1.459(lit.)

194-195 °C/1.2 mmHg(lit.)

13-14 °C(lit.)

acid value

195‑204

iodine value

89‑105

density

0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

suitability

complies for appearance of solution

in accordance for fatty acid composition

passes test for identity

Gene Information

human ... SOAT1(6646), SOAT2(8435)

References

Reference

Diaz-Guerra, M.J. J. Biol. Chem. 266, 23568, (1991)

Merck

Merck 13,6898

Beilstein

Beil. 2,IV,1641

Fieser

Fieser 1,759

reference

FT-NMR 1 (1), 782:C / RegBook 1 (1), 549:J / Sax 6, 2092 / Sigma FT-IR 1 (1), 1443:D / Structure Index 1, 78:A:2 / Vapor Phase 3, 588:A

Safety

Hazard Codes

Risk Statements

WGK Germany

RTECS

RG2275000

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

113 °C

8-10-23

Related Categories

... Analytical Reagents for General Use > Puriss

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis

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