olajsav
Olajsav, known in English as oleic acid, is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid with the chemical formula C18H34O2 and the IUPAC name cis-9-octadecenoic acid. It is a major fatty acid in many fats and oils, most notably olive oil, where it typically accounts for 55–83% of total fatty acids depending on cultivar. Oleic acid is characterized by a single cis double bond at the ninth carbon from the carboxyl end.
At room temperature it is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid; its melting point is around
Commercially, oleic acid is produced by hydrolysis of fats and oils to liberate fatty acids, followed by
In nutrition, oleic acid is a major dietary monounsaturated fat and is associated with favorable effects on
Safety and storage: Oleic acid is generally regarded as safe for industrial and culinary use; it is
Etymology: The name 'oleic' derives from olive (Latin olea) and Greek elaía, reflecting its prominence in olive