CAS 111-62-6PubChem CID 5363269
Ethyl Oleate
Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It has a role as an acaricide and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an oleic acid. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- ethyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
- Molecular formula
- C20H38O2
- Molecular weight
- 310.5 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 310.287180451 Da
- XLogP3
- 8.0
- Topological polar surface area
- 26.3 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 2
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
Oleic acid, ethyl esterEthyl cis-9-octadecenoateFEMA No. 2450NSC-229428Z2Z439864Y9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, ethyl ester9-Octadecenoic acid, (Z)-, ethyl esterCHEBI:84940
16 more reported names
RefChem:139027203-889-5Oleic acid ethyl ester9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, ethyl esterethyl (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate(Z)-9-Octadecenoic acid ethyl esterEthyl oleate [NF]Ethyl oleate (Standard)Ethyl oleate (NF)ETHYLOLEATE9-Octadecenoic acid, ethyl esterEthyl 9-octadecenoateEthyl Z-9-octadecenoateEthyl oleate (natural)(9Z)-9-Octadecenoic Acid Ethyl EsterEthyl 9-octadecenoate, (Z)-
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:84940
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL2106289
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3047633
- PubMed:20541177
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match5363269
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 205-208 °C Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Density: 0.868-0.873 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Clear yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: oily, slightly yellowish liquid with a floral odour Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Refractive Index: 1.448-1.453 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: insoluble in water; soluble in ether Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: Soluble (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.3% (142 of 143) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 142 of 143 companies (only 0.7% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 143 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 142 of 143 reports by companies.; There is 1 notification provided by 1 of 143 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (15 of 15) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 15 of 15 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 15 reports by companies from 1 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 15 of 15 reports by companies.; There are 0 notifications provided by 0 of 15 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Industry Uses: Soil amendments (fertilizers) Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- 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] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]; Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
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Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
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