Title: Quinine Oleate
CAS Registry Number: 10486-11-0
Literature References: Usually with an excess of oleic acid. Contains about 21% anhydr quinine.
Properties: Brown, thick liquid. Insol in water. Sol in alcohol, ether, oils, petr ether.
Use: Has been credited with opacity to ultraviolet rays and suggested as prophylactic against sunburn, applied as a 5-10% ointment. A soln of the oleate without excess of oleic acid in petr naphtha has been recommended for mothproofing of fabrics.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |