Oleic Acid

Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colourless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish. In chemical terms, oleic acid is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. It has the formula CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH. The term "oleic" means related to, or derived from, oil or olive, the oil that is predominantly composed of oleic acid.