Triveni Chemicals

Oleic acid is the source of oleamide, a fatty acid amide. It is found naturally in the cerebral fluid of mammals and is a waxy, white to off-white solid at ambient temperature. Oleamide is well known for its function in the brain as a signaling molecule, especially when it comes to mood regulation and sleep induction. It interacts with a variety of receptor systems, such as GABA, serotonin, and cannabinoid receptors. Oleamide is used in the production of plastics, particularly polyethylene and polypropylene films, as a lubricant and slide agent. It is also being researched for possible therapeutic uses in sleep disorders and neurology.