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Oleic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in various animal and vegetable sources. It has the formula C18H34O2 (or CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH). The saturated form of this acid is stearic acid. It is used in Lorenzo's oil. Oleic acid comprises 55-80% of olive oil, though there may be only 0.5-2.5% or so as actual free acid, and 15-20% of grape seed oil and Sea Buckthorn oil. Reduction of oleic acid yields oleyl alcohol.
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