Description
Stearic acid
analytical standard
Synonym: 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid, C18:0, Cetylacetic acid, NSC 25956, NSC 261168, Octadecanoic acid, Stearophanic acid
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CAS Number 57-11-4
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Linear Formula CH3(CH2)16COOH
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Molecular Weight 284.48
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 608585
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EC Number 200-313-4
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MDL number MFCD00002752
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PubChem Substance ID 329769400
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NACRES NA.24
Properties
Related Categories | Analytical Standards, Analytical/Chromatography, Biochemicals and Reagents, Extractables and Leachables, Fatty Acids, Food & Beverage Standards, Food and Cosmetic Component Standards, Lipid Analytical Standards, Lipids, Other Lipid Related Products, Skin-tensioning and moisturizing agents, Standards for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products |
Quality Level | 100 |
grade | analytical standard |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 173.7 °C) |
assay | ≥98.5% |
form | neat |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
application(s) | HPLC: suitable |
- | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
bp | 361 °C (lit.) |
mp | 67-72 °C (lit.) |
Featured Industry | Cleaning Products Cosmetics Food and Beverages Personal Care |
format | neat |
functional group | carboxylic acid |
shipped in | ambient |
storage temp. | room temp |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
InChI | 1S/C18H36O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20) |
InChI key | QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
General description
Stearic acid is a long chain saturated fatty acid.[1] It can be derived naturally from vegetable and animal fat.[2]
Application
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany
nwg
RTECS
WI2800000
Flash Point(F)
235.4 °F
Flash Point(C)
113 °C