Oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid with a carbon carbon double bond in its molecular structure. It is a fatty acid that constitutes olein. One of the most extensive natural unsaturated fatty acids, which has a certain effect on softening blood vessels and plays an important role in the metabolism of human and animals. However, the oleic acid synthesized by human body can not meet the needs and should be taken from food. Therefore, eating edible oil with high oleic acid content is beneficial to health. Oleic acid can also be used to make soap, lubricant, flotation agent, ointment and oleate. It is also a good solvent for fatty acids and oil soluble substances.
