Potassium oleate
Also known as: (Z)-9-octadecenoic acid potassium salt, 9-Octadecenoic acid, potassium salt, (9Z)- (1:1), 9-octadecenoic acid, potassium salt, (9Z)-, EINECS 205-590-5, MFCD00064243, OLEIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT, Oleic Acid Potassium Salt, POTASSIUM (Z)-9-OCTADECENOATE, POTASSIUM OLEATE, PotassiuM oleate technical, >=87% (fatty acid), Potassium (9Z)-9-octadecenoate, Potassium 9-octadecenoate, Potassium Oleate, Potassium oleate 40 wt. % paste in H2O, Potassium oleate, 40 wt. % paste in water, potassium (9Z)-octadec-9-enoate, potassium 9-(Z)-octadecenoate
Potassium oleate (CAS 143-18-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C18H33KO2 and a molecular weight of 320.552 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 235 - 240ºC, a boiling point of 360ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 140 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 143-18-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-1010658-8
- Molecular Formula
- C18H33KO2
- Molecular Weight
- 320.552 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 235 - 240ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 360ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 140 °C |
| Exact Mass | 320.211761 |
| PSA | 40.13000 |
| LogP | 4.77380 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.7E-06mmHg at 25°C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916150000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916150000 oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium oleate?
The CAS number of Potassium oleate is 143-18-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium oleate?
Potassium oleate has molecular formula C18H33KO2 and molecular weight 320.552 g/mol.
Is Potassium oleate hazardous?
Potassium oleate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Potassium oleate?
For Potassium oleate, Upstream Products: oleic acid; Downstream Products: Calcium oleate, Ethyl oleate, Sebacic acid.
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