2006-07-12 11:01:55 · 3 answers · asked by GingerT 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Ethyl Oleate is a light-yellow oily liquid that is an ester of oleic acid and ethyl alcohol. It is used as a plasticizer; as a softener for resins, leather, and rubber; as a lubricant; and to make cleaning and polishing compounds. The "NF" stands for National Formulary. "Ethyl Oleate NF" is ethyl oleate that meets certain standards set by the National Formulary.
2006-07-12 11:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oleic Acid Ethyl Ester (C20H38O2 F.W. 310.53 CAS: 111-62-6)
a mobile, practically colorless liquid consisting of esters of ethyl alcohol and high-molecular-weight fatty acids, principally oleic acid; used as a vehicle for pharmaceutical preparations.
2006-07-12 11:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Cor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solvent for active pharmaceutical ingredients in ointments, creams and lotions
Functional excipient in transdermal delivery systems
Penetration enhancer
Viscosity modifier
Skin spreading modifier
Emollient
2006-07-12 11:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by maidenrocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋