Butyl oleate, 75%+

Name: Butyl oleate, 75%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002999

About Butyl oleate, 75%+

Listed under CAS 142-77-8, Butyl oleate is a lipid available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade with a typical assay of ≥75%. With the molecular formula C22H42O2, it has a molar mass of 338.6 g/mol. Systematically, it is named butyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate. It is also known as Oleic acid butyl ester or n-Butyl oleate.

It is supplied as a very faint yellow to yellow to amber liquid. Literature values give a density of 0.850 – 0.880. Solubility: insoluble (water). Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include lipid research, membrane and liposome studies and nutritional research. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

We offer Butyl oleate in 500 mL, 5 L, 25 L and 180 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Lipid research
Membrane & liposome studies
Nutritional research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Butyl oleate, 75%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-002999
CAS Number	142-77-8
IUPAC name	butyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
Molecular formula	C₂₂H₄₂O₂
Molecular weight	338.6 g/mol
Exact mass	338.3185
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	≥75%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	WIBFFTLQMKKBLZ-SEYXRHQNSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCC
PubChem CID	5354342

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Very faint yellow to yellow to amber liquid
Density	0.850 – 0.880
Solubility	Insoluble (water)
LogP (XLogP3)	8.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Oleic acid butyl ester, n-Butyl oleate, Butyl cis-9-octadecenoate, 1-Butyl oleate, butyloleate, Advaplast 42, Kesscoflex BO, Plasthall 914, Wilmar Butyl Oleate, Witcizer 100, Witcizer 101, Bytyl oleate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Butyl oleate, 75%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Butyl oleate, 75%+ is 142-77-8. It is also known as Oleic acid butyl ester, n-Butyl oleate, Butyl cis-9-octadecenoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl oleate, 75%+?

Butyl oleate, 75%+ has the molecular formula C22H42O2 and a molecular weight of 338.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Butyl oleate, 75%+ can I order?

We supply Butyl oleate, 75%+ in Synthesis (≥75%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 25 L, 180 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Butyl oleate, 75%+?

Yes. Every lot of Butyl oleate, 75%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Butyl oleate, 75%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Butyl oleate, 75%+ is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.