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Oleic Acid

Oleic acid is a long-chain carboxylic acid. In chemical terms, oleic acid is regarded as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, abbreviated with a lipid number of 18:1. 

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Oleic acid reacts with an aqueous base to produce soaps called oleates. 

Uses of Oleic Acid
There are innumerable uses of oleic acid. We have mentioned some of its critical benefits below.
 
The usage of oleic acid is prevalent as a component in many foods in the form of triglycerides. It is a part of the regular human diet, being present in animal fats and vegetable oils. Oleic acid is a significant component of soap as an emulsifying agent. It is also used as an emollient. 
 
Pharmaceuticals use small quantities of oleic acid as an excipient. 
 
We can also use oleic acid as an emulsifying or dissolving agent in aerosol products.
 
Oleic acid works as a soldering flux in stained glass work for attaching a lead.

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