Synonym(s)
9-(Z)-Octadecenyl esters (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoates; CAS number: 17673-59-5
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Oleyl" means oleyl alcohol ((octadec-9-en-1-ol - an unsaturated fatty alcohol) as the alcoholic part of a compound, "linoleate" salts/esters of linoleic acid (octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid) as the fatty acid component.
The oleyl alcohol linoleic acid ester is used in cosmetic formulations. The ester acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smoothes it.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer