oleyl alcohol

[ oh-lee-il ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an unsaturated, fatty alcohol, derived from oleic acid, C 1 8 H 3 6 O, used chiefly in organic synthesis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oleyl alcohol¹

First recorded in 1900–05; ole(um) + -yl

Example Sentences

“Steer clear of drying ingredients likes sulfates, bar soaps and certain alcohols. Look for sulfate-free cleansers and avoid ingredients such as SD Alcohol 40, Denatured Alcohol, Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol. Common alcohols that are okay to use on the skin include retinol, cetyl alcohol and oleyl alcohol,” Rouleau advised.

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