OLEIC ACID 75% MIN (LINOLEIC ACID 13.0 MAX)

Brief Overview
Oleic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 unsaturated fatty acid that occurs naturally and may be found in a range of plant and animal fats and oils. While commercial samples may have a yellow hue, the oil itself is colorless and odorless. In terms of chemistry, oleic acid is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. "Oleic" describes everything related to or originating from olive oil, which is mostly composed of oleic acid.

Manufacturing Process
Oleic acid is typically produced by blending fats like beef tallow, lard, and vegetable oil. The resulting mixed fatty acids are obtained through refining and hydrolyzing oil fat. Cold compression yields both oleic and stearic acid. Subsequent dehydration and distillation processes generate crude oleic acid, accompanied by stearic acid as a byproduct. The collected distillate boasts an impressive 80% oleic acid content.