Ethyl oleate
Agent Name
Ethyl oleate
CAS Number
111-62-6
Formula
C20-H38-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 9-octadecenoate, (Z)-; Ethyl cis-9-octadecenoate; Ethyl oleate (natural); Oleic acid, ethyl ester; 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Clear yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP] Used as a solvent/co-solvent in pesticide products; [ExPub: EPA - RDD] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: