Oleic Acid

حمض الأوليك

KindExcipient
ClassOils, lipids & waxes — unsaturated fatty acid
Synonyms(9Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid, cis-9-octadecenoic acid, Priolene (brand)
Common uses / formsEmulsifying agent, penetration enhancer, solubiliser/suspending aid (including MDI propellant suspensions), oleaginous vehicle component
PropertiesPale-yellow oily liquid; monounsaturated C18:1 fatty acid; oxidatively sensitive (double bond); pharma grade has defined oleic content and low peroxide/iodine spread vs. technical grade
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsEU, Malaysia, China
Dominant inbound routeEU
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesPharma grade (tight C18:1 content, low peroxide, animal- vs. vegetable-origin declaration) is distinct from oleochemical technical grade; a common MDI/transdermal functional excipient, so purity affects performance not just compliance.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Oleic Acid — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-oleic-acid.html