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Preferred term

Oleic Acid  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9 Octadecenoic Acid
  • 9-Octadecenoic Acid
  • cis 9 Octadecenoic Acid
  • cis-9-Octadecenoic Acid

Note

  • do not confuse with OLEIC ACIDS

Scope note

  • An unsaturated fatty acid that is the most widely distributed and abundant fatty acid in nature. It is used commercially in the preparation of oleates and lotions, and as a pharmaceutical solvent. (Stedman, 26th ed)

History note

  • 97; was OLEIC ACID (NM) 1981-96

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019301

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