Oleic Acid

An unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed)

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.325.600.525

MeSH Unique ID: D019301

Registry Number: 2UMI9U37CP

Entry Terms:

• 9-Octadecenoic Acid
• 9 Octadecenoic Acid
• cis-9-Octadecenoic Acid
• cis 9 Octadecenoic Acid
• Oleate

Previous Indexing:

• Oleic Acids (1981-1996)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated
Oleic Acids
Oleic Acid