Ethyl oleate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Oleic acid ethyl ester, this organic compound is a fatty acid ester. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is insoluble with water. It has a melting point of 32 C, and a boiling point of 216 218 C. Ethyl oleate can be obtained from the condensation of oleic acid and ethanol. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 111-62-6 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C20H38O2 Molecular weight: 310.51 Assay: minimum 98 %Ethyl oleate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethyl oleate is broadly used as a solvent in pharmaceutical drug preparations which involve lipophilic substances such as steroids. It additionally finds utility as a lubricant and a plasticizer. Ethyl oleate is also a primer pheromone in honeybees and is used in various studies. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.