547 °F at 100 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
286 °C at 100 mm Hg
Boiling Point - Decomposes at 360 °C and 1 atm
Density
0.89 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
0.895 at 25 °C/25 °C
Yellowish, oily liquid; density 0.87; bp 205-206 °C (some decomposition). Insoluble in water; miscible with alcohol, ether /Ethyl ester/
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
0.892-0.898
Physical Description
Oleic acid is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)
NKRA; Other Solid; Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid
Liquid with odor of lard; Darkens with air exposure; Purified grades: White liquid; Commercial grades: Yellow to red liquid; [Hawley] Colorless or light yellow liquid; mp = 4 deg C;
Liquid
COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS YELLOW-TO-BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should protect this chemical from exposure to light. Keep the container tightly closed under an inert atmosphere, and store under refrigerated temperatures. (NTP, 1992)
Keep containers closed and store in cool and dark places.