Methyl Oleate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Methyl Ester of Oleic Acid
- Oleic Acid Methyl Ester
- Methyl Octadecenoate
- Methyl Ester C18:1
Methyl oleate supplier for metalworking, agrochemical, oilfield, textile and coatings buyers in Malaysia. Also called the methyl ester of oleic acid, oleic acid methyl ester, methyl octadecenoate and in local oleochemical trade simply methyl ester C18:1, it is a pale liquid fatty acid methyl ester with CAS 112-62-9.
Malaysia is a palm oleochemical producer, so buyers often frame the requirement in palm methyl ester language. Methyl oleate is the C18:1 member of that ester family, and grades run from a mixed technical cut with a high oleate content up to distilled high-purity material. Ester content or purity, iodine value, acid value, colour and moisture are the axes buyers specify on.
Typical duty includes lubricity additives in metalworking and rolling fluids, methyl ester adjuvants and spray oils, oilfield chemical carriers, textile and leather lubricants, coatings coalescents, lower-volatility solvent replacement and feedstock for oleate esters, amides and sulphonated esters. Methyl oleate is the ester, not the free oleic acid, and it is not offered here as a fuel-grade product.
Send the required grade, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 112-62-9
- Formula
- C19H36O2
- Grade
- technical, distilled
- Appearance
- clear to pale yellow oily liquid
Methyl Oleate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade methyl oleate | pale yellow liquid | — | Metalworking and rolling fluids, textile and leather lubricants, and general industrial formulation where a high-oleate methyl ester cut is acceptable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Distilled high-purity methyl oleate | clear to pale yellow liquid | — | Agrochemical adjuvants, oilfield chemicals and ester intermediates that need a tighter ester content and colour than a mixed technical cut. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Low-colour methyl oleate | near colourless to pale liquid | — | Coatings coalescent and solvent-replacement duty, and formulations where colour and odour carry through to the finished product. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Palm-derived methyl oleate | pale yellow liquid | — | Buyers who specify a palm or vegetable methyl ester feedstock rather than a tallow-derived one for their formulation or declaration requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy methyl oleate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for methyl oleate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear to pale yellow oily liquid | — |
| Chemical identity | methyl ester of oleic acid, the C18:1 unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester | — |
| Solubility | insoluble in water, miscible with hydrocarbons, oils and most organic solvents | — |
| Grade selection | ester content or purity together with iodine value, which distinguish a mixed technical cut from a distilled high-purity grade | — |
| Grade controls | ester content, iodine value, acid value, colour, moisture and cloud point confirmed against the required grade; no fixed numerical limits are published here | — |
Methyl Oleate applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers. Limit prolonged air exposure because an unsaturated ester can darken and develop odour, and follow the safety information for the grade quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about methyl oleate
What is methyl oleate used for?
Methyl oleate is the methyl ester of oleic acid, supplied as a pale liquid for metalworking and rolling fluids, agrochemical adjuvants, oilfield chemicals, textile and leather lubricants, coatings coalescents, solvent replacement and ester intermediate manufacture.
Is methyl oleate the same as oleic acid?
No. Oleic acid is the free fatty acid and methyl oleate is its methyl ester, so acid value, reactivity, odour and handling all differ. They are ordered separately, so specify methyl oleate by name when your formulation calls for the ester.
Is methyl oleate a palm methyl ester?
It can be. Palm methyl ester covers the whole C12 to C18 methyl ester range produced from palm and palm kernel oil, and methyl oleate is the C18:1 member of that family. Tell us if a palm or vegetable feedstock is required for your declaration.
Which methyl oleate grade should I request?
Technical grades are mixed methyl esters with a high oleate content and suit general industrial and metalworking duty. Distilled high-purity grades are requested for adjuvants, oilfield use and ester synthesis. Low-colour cuts matter where colour carries into the finished product.
What specifications should a buyer provide for methyl oleate?
State the required ester content or purity, iodine value, acid value, colour, moisture and cloud point, plus the intended application. For an existing formulation, send the current specification so the grade can be matched.
Is methyl oleate the same thing as biodiesel?
They are not interchangeable. Fatty acid methyl esters are used as biodiesel, but this page covers methyl oleate as an industrial chemical selected on ester purity, iodine value and colour. Fuel-specification material is a separate requirement and should be raised as such.
What details are needed for a methyl oleate price enquiry?
Provide the grade, target specification, quantity, preferred pack format and delivery location. Mention any feedstock or documentation requirement so the quotation addresses the complete commercial need.