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oleylamide

under Oleic Acids
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More on Oleic Acids Definition: A group of fatty acids that contain 18 carbon atoms and a double bond at the omega 9 carbon.  do not confuse with OLEIC ACID; do not confuse X ref OCTADECENOIC ACIDS with OCTADECANOIC ACIDS see STEARIC ACIDS    Other names Octadecenoic Acids; Acids, Oleic; Acids, Octadecenoic
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
oleylamide [ 9,10-octadecenamide,9-octadecenamide,cis-9,10-octadecenoamide,oleamide,oleic acid amide,oleylamide, (E)-isomer,trans-9,10-octadecenoamide ]
  plastic additive; can cause contact urticaria; RN given refers to (Z)-isomer; a sleep inducing factor 		301-02-0   *Oleic Acids Cerebrosides
Pharma Action Food Additives; Hypnotics and Sedatives 		Contact Dermititis 1980;6(7):452

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