Olein

Name:
Olein
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	triolein; glyceryl trioleate
M Formula:	C17H33COO)3C3H5
Properties:
Yellow, oily liquid. D 0.915, mp −4 to −5C. Soluble in chloroform, ether, carbon tetrachloride; slightly soluble in alcohol. Combustible.
Impurities:
Stearin, linolein.
Derivation:
Refined natural oils.
Use:
Textile lubricants.