Oleic acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in various animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is an odorless, colorless oil, although commercial samples may be yellowish. In chemical terms, oleic acid is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, abbreviated with a lipid number of 18:1 cis-9, and a main product of Δ9 desaturase.^[2] It has the formula CH₃(CH₂)₇CH=CH(CH₂)₇COOH.^[3] The name derives from the Latin word oleum, which means oil.^[4] It is the most common fatty acid in nature.^[5] The salts and esters of oleic acid are called oleates.

Oleic acid is used as a component in many foods, in the form of its triglycerides. It is a component of the normal human diet, being a part of animal fats and vegetable oils.

Oleic acid as its sodium salt is a major component of soap as an emulsifying agent. It is also used as an emollient.^[50] Small amounts of oleic acid are used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, and it is used as an emulsifying or solubilizing agent in aerosol products.^[51]

1. Reduces Blood Pressure
2. Lowers Cholesterol
3. Promotes Fat Burning
4. Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
5. Promotes Brain Function
6. May Help Prevent Ulcerative Colitis
7. Fights Infections
8. Promotes Skin Repair
9. Helps Fight Cancer

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