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    Oleic acid

    1. Molecular Structure

    Oleic acid 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Name(Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid
    Molecular FormulaC18H34O2
    SMILESCCCCCCCCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight282.5 g/mol
    TPSA37.3 Ų
    LogP6.5
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point286 °C at 100 mm Hg
    Melting Point16.3 °C
    Density0.895 at 25 °C/25 °C
    SolubilityInsoluble (NTP, 1992)
    Flash Point189 °C
    Autoignition Temp685 °F (363 °C)

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

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    Warning
    GHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H315 (31.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H319 (22%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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