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HCID 5284499Generated: October 23, 2026

Oleyl Alcohol

oleyl · Satol · (Z)-Octadec-9-en-1-ol · 9-Octadecen-1-ol, (Z)- · 9-OCTADECEN-1-OL · OLEIC ALCOHOL · (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol · Oleyl alcoho

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Oleyl Alcohol molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.143-28-2
Molecular formulaC18H36O
Average molar mass268.5 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass268.27661577 g/mol
SMILESCCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCCO
InChIKeyALSTYHKOOCGGFT-KTKRTIGZSA-N
PubChem CID5284499
ChEMBLCHEMBL2105350
ChEBICHEBI:73504
EC No.205-597-3
DTXSIDDTXSID0022010

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP7.4
Topological polar surface area20.2
Hydrogen bond donors1
Hydrogen bond acceptors1
Rotatable bonds15
Heavy atoms19
Formal charge0
Complexity175
Chemical classesOther Uses -> Emulsifiers/Surfactants
LipidsFatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty alcohols [FA05]
CosmeticsCosmetic ingredients (Oleyl Alcohol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)EmulsifyingViscosity controllingOpacifyingEmollient
SpringerMaterials PropertiesDensity
FragrancesFragrance Ingredient ((Z)-Octadec-9-enol) -> IFRA transparency List
Food additivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density0.8489 at 20 °C/4 °C0.842-0.854 (20 °C)0.849 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Color/FormOily liquid, usually pale yellowClear, viscous liquid at room temperature
SolubilityInsol in watersol in alcohol, etherSlightly soluble in carbon tetrachlorideInsoluble in watersoluble in non-polar organic solventsSoluble (in ethanol)Soluble in ethanol (95%), and etherpractically insoluble in water.Miscible with alcohol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.
Endocrine DisruptorsPotential endocrine disrupting compound
Boiling point195 °C at 8 mm Hg182-184 °C at 1.5 mm Hg (Distilling range at 760 mm Hg: 305-370 °C)BP: 205 to 210 °C at 15 mm Hg207.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg207 °C (13 mm Hg)207 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Melting point0-5.0 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure10.64 hPa (195 °C)
FEMA4363 | CIS-9-OCTADECENOL
Refractive indexn20/D 1.46(lit.)
Flash point>230 °F
Storage conditions-20°C
pKa (acidity coefficient)15.20±0.10(Predicted)
Physical stateViscous Liquid
ColorClear almost colorless to yellow
Odorfatty animal
Odor typefatty
Merck14,6831
JECFA Number1637
BRN1723962
Henry's law constant2.1×10-2 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015)
StabilityStable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFRAGRANCESOLVENTPERFUMINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)Oleyl alcohol (143-28-2)
InChI1S/C18H36O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h9-10,19H,2-8,11-18H2,1H3/b10-9-
InChIKeyALSTYHKOOCGGFT-KTKRTIGZSA-N
SMILESCCCCCCCC\C=C/CCCCCCCCO
LogP (partition coefficient)7.07 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference143-28-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)OLEYL ALCOHOL
FDA 21 CFR176.170176.180176.210177.1210
EWG's Food Scores1
FDA UNII172F2WN8DV
NIST Chemistry ReferenceOleyl Alcohol(143-28-2)
EPA Substance Registry System9-Octadecen-1-ol, (9Z)- (143-28-2)
Cosmetics InfoOleyl Alcohol
UNSPSC Code41116107
NACRESNA.25
GHS pictogramGHS07
Signal wordWarning
GHS hazard statementsH315-H320
GHS precautionary statementsP280g-P302+P352a-P321-P332+P313-P362+P364-P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsXi
Risk statements (R)38
Safety statements (S)26-36
Water hazard class (WGK)-
RTECS numberRG4120000
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Customs code29052990
Storage class10 - Combustible liquids
Hazardous substances data143-28-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg
REACH registrationsActive

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationThis chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 92.6% (561 of 606) of all reports.Not ClassifiedAggregated GHS information provided per 606 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Regulatory informationChemical: 9-Octadecen-1-ol, (Z)-9-Octadecen-1-ol, (9Z)- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 9-Octadecen-1-ol, (9Z)- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)Status: Active Update: 18-04-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/131229-Octadecen-1-ol, (9Z)-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other safety informationIMAP assessments - 9-Octadecen-1-ol, (Z)-: Human health tier I assessment
Hazards summaryMay cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact, based on human patch test studies[Reference #1] A skin irritant[eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant[MSDSonline]
EPA Safer ChemicalChemical: cis-Oleyl alcohol
FIFRA requirementsResidues of oleyl alcohol are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used as a cosolvent (limit: 15%) in accordance with good agricultural practice as inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot Classified
Disposal methodsSRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air qualitypotential migration in soil or watereffects on animal, aquatic, and plant lifeand conformance with environmental and public health regulations.
Allowable TolerancesResidues of oleyl alcohol are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used as a cosolvent (limit: 15%) in accordance with good agricultural practice as inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest.
InteractionsHydrophilic and lipophilic formulations of naproxen were prepared, and the influence of the excipients in the formulations on the ulcerogenic potential of naproxen was investigated in rats. Doses of naproxen suspensions ranging from 3.125-100 mg/kg were administered to fasted rats and excised stomachs were examined macroscopically for the incidence and severity of lesions. Results were expressed as the 50% ulceration dose. Results of the study showed that a lipophilic formulation containing oleyl alcohol provided the greatest gastric protection.Long-chain fatty acids are important nutrients, but obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in humans. In this study /the authors/ investigated the effect of oleyl alcohol on the intestinal long-chain fatty acid absorption in rats. ...[14C]Oleic acid and oleyl alcohol /was administered/ as lipid emulsion intraduodenally in unanesthetized lymph-cannulated rats and measured the lymphatic output of oleic acid. ... Lipid emulsion /was then administered/ with a stomach tube and ... the luminal and mucosal oleic acid residues /were measured/. Furthermore, rats were fed oleyl alcohol as a dietary component for 20 days, and fecal lipid and the weight of adipose tissues were measured. In lymph-cannulated rats, triglyceride and [14C]oleic acid output in the lymph were significantly lower in the presence of oleyl alcohol when compared with the absence of oleyl alcohol in a dose-dependent manner. The radioactivity remaining in the intestinal lumen was more strongly detected in rats that had been orally administered oleyl alcohol than in the controls. The feces of rats fed an oleyl-alcohol-added diet contained much higher amounts of lipids, and the weights of their adipose tissues were significantly lower than in the control group. These results suggest that oleyl alcohol inhibits the rat gastrointestinal absorption of long-chain fatty acids in vivo.Studies of the influence of fatty acids, which were the component of intestinal mucosal lipids, on the permeability of several drugs across bilayer lipid membranes generated from egg phosphatidylcholine and intestinal lipid have been pursued. The permeability coefficients of p-aminobenzoic acid, salicylic acid and p-aminosalicylic acid (anionic-charged drug) increased when fatty acids such as lauric, stearic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid were incorporated into the bilayer lipid membranes generated from phosphatidylcholine. In the presence of methyl linoleate and oleyl alcohol, no enhancing effect on p-aminobenzoic acid transfer was obtained. The effect of fatty acids was more marked at pH 6.5 than at pH 4.5. In contrast, upon the addition of fatty acids to intestinal lipid membranes which originally contained fatty acids, the permeability coefficient of p-aminobenzoic acid tended to decrease, though the permeability through intestinal lipid membranes was larger than that of phosphatidylcholine membranes. The permeability of p-aminobenzoic acid across bilayer lipid membranes from intestinal phospholipids was significantly decreased to about equal that of phosphatidylcholine membranes, and reverted to the value of intestinal lipid membranes when fatty acids were added to intestinal phospholipids. It seemed reasonable to assume that free fatty acids in the intestinal neutral lipid fraction could contribute to the increase in the permeability of p-aminobenzoic acid. On the basis of above results, possible mechanisms for good absorbability of weakly acidic drugs from the intestine are discussed.
Environmental fateTERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1.3X10+4(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that oleyl alcohol is expected to be immobile in soil(SRC). Volatilization of oleyl alcohol from moist soil surfaces may be expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 4.6X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(3). Oleyl alcohol is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon an estimated vapor pressure of 9.3X10-5 mm Hg(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(4). However, adsorption to soil is expected to attenuate volatilization(SRC). Based on one microbial study, oleyl alcohol was found to be utilized as the sole carbon source by bacteria, yeast, and fungi(5). Although this study provides little insight into the rate of biodegradation in soil, it suggests that biodegradation in soil may be important(SRC).AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 1.23X10+4(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that oleyl alcohol is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 4.6X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 8 hours and 7.4 days, respectively(SRC). However, volatilization from water surfaces is expected to be attenuated by adsorption to suspended solids and sediment in the water column. The estimated volatilization half-life from a model pond is 163 days if adsorption is considered(5). Alcohols are generally resistant to hydrolysis(6). According to a classification scheme(7), an estimated BCF of 420(SRC), from an estimated log Kow of 7.5(8) and a regression-derived equation(9), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC). Based on one microbial study, oleyl alcohol was found to be utilized as the sole carbon source by bacteria, yeast, and fungi(10). Although this study provides little insight into the rate of biodegradation in water, it suggests that biodegradation in water may be important(SRC).ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), oleyl alcohol, which has an estimated vapor pressure of 9.3X10-5 mm Hg at 25 °C(SRC), determined from a fragment constant method(2), will exist in both the vapor and particulate phases in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase oleyl alcohol is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC)the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 4.5 hrs(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 7.8X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). Particulate-phase oleyl alchol may be removed from the air by wet or dry deposition(SRC). The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of oleyl alcohol with ozone has been estimated as 1.3X10-16 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) that was derived using a structure estimation method(3). This corresponds to an atmospheric half-life of about 2.1 hrs at an atmospheric concentration of 7X10+11 ozone molecules per cu cm(4).
Food survey valuesOleyl alcohol is found in fish oils(1).
Adverse effectsSkin Sensitizer - An agent that can induce an allergic reaction in the skin.
Toxicity summarySafe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org
Soil Adsorption/MobilityUsing a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of oleyl alcohol can be estimated to be 1.3X10+4(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that oleyl alcohol is expected to be immobile in soil.
Natural Pollution SourcesOleyl alcohol occurs in fish and marine mammal oils(1).
Human Toxicity Excerpts/SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ ... 34 patients (23.2%), showed a positive patch test to fatty alcohols, 33 of them to oleyl alcohol./SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS/ ... Subjects (51) allergic to wool wax alcohols were tested. ... Lauryl alcohol reacted in 9 cases and oleyl alcohol in 7 cases with reaction grade 2+ and 3+./CASE REPORTS/ ... patch tests using the components of the cutting fluid gave positive reactions to 2-amino-ethanol (141435) and oleyl-alcohol (143282)./CASE REPORTS/ The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of sensitization to fatty alcohols in a group of patients with suspected cosmetic or medicament contact dermatitis. From May 1992 to September 1995, we patch tested a series of 5 fatty alcohols on 146 patients. These included 108 females and 38 males aged from 13 to 72 years (mean age 42.5). These patients, who had previously been tested with the GIRDCA standard series, were selected because their clinical lesions or histories indicated topical preparations as the possible source of their contact dermatitis. High-grade fatty alcohols (> 99% pure) were used for testing. 34 patients (23.2%), 25 female and 9 male aged from 14 to 72 years, showed a positive patch test to fatty alcohols, 33 of them to oleyl alcohol. A total of 39 reactions were detected with 5 patients showing more than 1 positive reaction. Our results show that sensitization to oleyl alcohol is not rare in patients with contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or topical medicaments.
Fish/Seafood ConcentrationsOleyl alcohol was qualitatively detected in adult lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) collected in 1977 from Lake Michigan in Charlevoix, MI and it was qualitatively detected in walleye (Stizostedion v. vitreum) from Lake St. Clair Anchor Bay, MI and Lake Erie Dunkirk, PA(1).
Artificial Pollution SourcesOleyl alcohol's use as a chemical intermediate, automotive lubricant, defoamer, cosolvent and plasticizer for printing ink, and as a cosmetic emollient(1) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).
Environmental BiodegradationAEROBIC: Oleyl alcohol (10 g) was found to be utilized as the sole carbon source by bacteria (Pseudomonas) in 10 days at 30 °C and pH 6.8-7.0. In the same study, 10 g oleyl alcohol was utilized as the sole carbon source by 3 yeasts (Candida, Pichia, and an unknown) in 10 days at 30 °C and pH 6.8-7.0. It was also utilized by 3 fungi (Aspergillus, Penicillium, and an unknown) in 20 days at 20-25 °C and pH 5.5-5.6(1).ANAEROBIC: Oleyl alcohol was reported to achieve 88.6 percent ultimate degradation in 84 days at 35 °C and pH of 6.5 to 7.3 using anaerobic sludge(1).
Environmental BioconcentrationAn estimated BCF of 420 was calculated for oleyl alcohol(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 7.5(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC), provided the compound is not metabolized by the organism(SRC).
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)-
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberRG4120000
Customs code29052990
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg
Risk statements (R)38
Signal wordWarning
GHS pictogramGHS07
Hazard symbolsXi
Safety statements (S)26-36
Storage class10 - Combustible liquids
GHS hazard statementsH315-H320
REACH registrationsActive
GHS precautionary statementsP280g-P302+P352a-P321-P332+P313-P362+P364-P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313
Hazardous substances data143-28-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Applications & Uses

Uses

Oleyl alcohol is used in softening and lubrication of textile fabrics, and in the production of carbon paper, stencil paper, and printing ink. It finds application in cosmetic products viz skin creams and lotions as a thickner, hair conditioners and hair coating shampoos. It is utilized as an antifoaming agent and cutting lubricant, as the precursor for the preparation of its sulfuric ester derivatives, which are used in detergents and wetting agents. It plays a vital role in various formulations for drug delivery.

Uses

Chiefly in the manufacture of its sulfuric esters which are detergents and wetting agents, as an antifoam agent; metal cutting lubricant; in carbon paper, stencil paper, printing ink; as a plasticizer; for softening and lubricating textile fabrics; carrier for medicaments.

Uses

oleyl alcohol is an emollient, solvent, viscosity-increasing agent, and carrier employed in a wide variety of cosmetic formulations including makeup, skin care, and hand and body preparations. oleyl alcohol is an unsaturated fatty alcohol found in fish oils and can also be produced synthetically. According to some sources, it is comedogenic and has a mild irritancy potential.

General Description

Oleyl alcohol has been reported as an effective solvent for oil/water-type tacrolimus (FK506) cream formulation, useful for atopic dermatitis treatment. It was reported as diluting agent for Alamine 336. Palm oil esters derived from oleyl alcohol, have potential applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to the excellent wetting behavior of the esters without the oily feel.