Oleic acid

At a glance

Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid extracted from animal fats and vegetable oils such as olive oil, has a faint waxy‑fatty note and is chiefly used as a carrier or fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Derived from animal fats or vegetable oils
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
112-80-1
Profile
mild, fatty, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01