Sodium oleate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This is a sodium salt of oleic acid. The reagent is available as a power with a melting point of 232 - 235 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 143-19-1 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C18H33NaO2 Molecular weight: 304.44 Assay: Minimum 99 Sodium oleate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Sodium oleate is used as a surfactant in surface active reagents, laundry detergents, personal care products etc. Oleic acid has been used to investigate the effects on apolipoprotein B synthesis, degradation and secretion in cultured cells. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.