Pentaerythritol Tetraoleate (CAS 19321-40-5), also called PETO or Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate, is a synthetic polyol ester used as a base fluid and lubricity component in specialty lubricants and metalworking formulations. Key specifications include acid value, hydroxyl value and saponification value, viscosity at the stated test temperature, water content, color and low-temperature performance. COA, TDS and SDS are available to support specification review and safe handling.
Pentaerythritol Tetraoleate (PETO) CAS 19321-40-5
- CAS: 19321-40-5
- Synonyms: Pentaerythritol Tetraoleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate, PETO, Oleic Acid Pentaerythritol Tetraester
- Einecs: 242-960-5
- Molecular Formula: C₇₇H₁₄₀O₈ (defined tetraoleate)
- Grade: Specified by acid, hydroxyl and saponification values, viscosity, water, color and low-temperature behavior; see the current TDS and COA.
- Package: Drums or bulk; container, liner, net weight and handling are specified in the quotation for your quantity and destination.
Product Description
Identity and physicochemical profile
| Item | Technical guidance |
|---|---|
| Product identity | Pentaerythritol Tetraoleate (PETO), also called pentaerythrityl tetraoleate |
| CAS / EC | 19321-40-5 / 242-960-5 |
| Molecular formula | C₇₇H₁₄₀O₈ for the defined tetraoleate |
| Commercial quality | Synthetic ester grade controlled by esterification-related values and performance. |
| Key quality controls | Acid, hydroxyl and saponification values, viscosity at stated temperatures, viscosity index where reported, water, color and low-temperature behavior |
Compare acid and saponification values in mg KOH/g and kinematic viscosity in mm²/s (cSt) at the same stated test temperature. Water content, hydroxyl value, color and pour point should be checked against the offered grade’s specification. We can provide quality-control information with the applicable test methods, units and reporting basis for the agreed grade.
Applications and grade selection
PETO is evaluated as a synthetic ester base fluid, oiliness agent or lubricity component in hydraulic, gear and motor oils and metalworking fluids. Final performance depends on fatty-acid quality, residual functionality, additive package and the complete blend.
- Compare viscosity at the actual operating temperatures, not only one room-temperature value.
- Evaluate hydrolytic and oxidative stability, lubricity, elastomer compatibility and low-temperature flow in your finished formulation.
- Biodegradability, fire-resistance or environmentally acceptable lubricant claims require supporting test data for the exact grade and final product.
Glycerol Trioleate is an oleate ester based on glycerol rather than pentaerythritol. It provides a related ester comparison for lubricant development; compare the grade’s viscosity and formulation performance before considering substitution.
Storage and handling
Store sealed in a dry, ventilated area away from excessive heat, moisture and incompatible materials identified in the SDS. Limit prolonged air and water exposure where oxidation or hydrolysis control is important, and mix bulk material before representative sampling when required.
Safety, documentation and procurement
Use the current SDS for PPE, spill response, transport and disposal. For a quotation, share your intended application, quantity and destination. If known, include the viscosity grade and test temperatures, acid-value and water limits, preferred package or a reference specification.
For emulsification or solubilization in a lubricant formulation, review PEG 400 Dioleate and PEG 600 Dioleate as PEG-based oleate ingredients with different PEG grades. Glyceryl Monooleate can be evaluated for boundary lubricity and co-emulsification. These formulation roles differ from PETO’s ester base-fluid role; compare grade specifications and validate the complete formulation before substitution or combination.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Q:
Which tests matter when comparing Pentaerythritol Tetraoleate for lubricant formulations?
A: After confirming the material identity, compare acid value, water content, hydroxyl value, saponification value, viscosity at stated test temperatures and pour point for each offered PETO grade. Review oxidation or hydrolytic-stability data where required, and assess performance in the finished lubricant formulation.
Ordering & Documentation
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