PRODUCT Properties
| Density | 0.9135 |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| refractive index | 1.467-1.471 |
| FEMA | 4801 | OLIVE FRUIT EXTRACT |
| Flash point: | 225 °C |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol (95%); miscible with ether,
chloroform, light petroleum (50–70°C), and carbon disulfide. |
| form | Viscous Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.912 (20/4℃) |
| color | Yellow |
| Odor | pleasing, delicate flavor |
| Odor Type | green |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Description and Uses
C16 palmitic: 8.0% palmitoleic; C18 stearic: 2.0% oleic, 82.0% linoleic, 8.0% linolenic; total saturated acids: 14%; total monounsaturated acids: 77%; total polyunsaturated acids: 9%
Olive oil is used in food of salads, with sardines, etc.; emollient; for treatment of leg ulcers; in the manufacturing of soaps, textile lubricants, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products.
