Triolein

• 2,3-bis [{ (Z)- octadec -9- enoyl } oxy] propyl ( Z)- octadec -9 -enoate (IUPAC)
• Oleic acid glycerol esters
• Glycerin oleic acid triester
• Trioleate
• Glycerol trioleate
• Ölsäureglycerid

Colorless to yellowish, odorless and tasteless liquid

Liquid

0.91 g · cm -3

5 ° C

235-240 ° C ( 24 hPa)

Insoluble in water

1.4676 (20 ° C)

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Triolein (also trioleate, glycerol trioleate, Ölsäureglycerid or glycerol triesters of oleic acid ) is a chemical connection. It is a triglyceride with oleic acid and is one of the fatty oils.

Occurrence

Triolein is present in almond oil, olive oil, lard, and many other oils of animal and vegetable origin.

Production and representation

Triolein can be obtained by esterification of oleic acid or of natural oils.

Use

Triolein is used as a lubricant and emulsifier for textiles and cosmetics. The hydrogenation in hexane yields tristearin.