Oleic Acid C18H34O2

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Oleic AcidC18H34O2

• Nikki Shatter
• Hour 4

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• Oleic acid is a fatty acid found in animal and
  vegetable oils. 

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• It is called a mono-unsaturated fatty acid
  because of the single double bond between the
  carbons.

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Physical Characteristics

• Melting Point 13.4ºC
• Boiling Point 286ºC

• Molecular Weight 282.47
• Density 0.891

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More Characteristics

• Appearance - pale yellow/ brownish-yellow oily
  liquid
• Odor - lard like
• Solubility - insoluble in water

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Oleic Acid
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If you click on this link, you can find Oleic
Acid as a model.

• MMOL.HTM

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What Its Found In

• The olive tree is a major sources of Oleic acid.

• Oleic acid is also present in the cocoa butter of
  chocolate.

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• It is used to make butter and cheeses. It is also
  used to flavor baked goods, candy, ice cream, and
  sodas.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http//www.cas.astate.edu/draganjac/Oleicacid.html
  
• http//www.chemfinder.com/