Oleic Acid 75% Food Grade is a versatile and high-quality compound that finds extensive use in food production, cosmetics, and various industrial applications. With a purity of 75%, it meets stringent food-grade standards, making it suitable for culinary purposes, such as flavor enhancement and food preservation. Additionally, its presence in cosmetics and skincare products contributes to moisturization and skin health.
Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colorless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish. It has the formula CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH. The term “oleic” means related to, or derived from, oil of olive, the oil that is predominantly composed of oleic acid.