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Stearic acid

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Stearic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16COOH
CAS Number:
57-11-4
Molecular Weight:
284.48
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
200-313-4
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00002752
Assay:
≥97% (GC)
Form:
solid
Grade:
synthesis grade
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grade

synthesis grade

Quality Level

200

assay

≥97% (GC)

form

solid

autoignition temp.

395 °C

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

bp

370 °C/1013 hPa

mp

68-70 °C

transition temp

flash point 196 °C

solubility

water: insoluble at 20 °C

bulk density

400‑500 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[O-]C(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.[H+]

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

Application


  • Green Strong Cornstalk Rind-Based Cellulose-PVA Aerogel for Oil Adsorption and Thermal Insulation: This study highlights a novel aerogel incorporating stearic acid for enhanced oil adsorption and thermal insulation properties (X Yi et al., 2024).

  • Preparation and characterization of self-aggregating micelles from stearic acid-modified burdock root polysaccharide: Focuses on the development of micelles using stearic acid, exploring their potential in food science and technology (C Zhang et al., 2024).

  • A prototype system for the removal of 137Cs from liquid radioactive waste using reverse osmosis membrane: Discusses the use of a stearic acid-modified membrane for improving radioactive waste treatment (M Shaltout et al., 2024).


  • Compatibility study of mirtazapine with several excipients used in pharmaceutical dosage forms employing thermal and non-thermal methods: Investigates interactions between stearic acid and pharmaceutical excipients, indicating possible concerns for drug formulation (D Circioban et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 68 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 70 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

392.0 °F - Cleveland open cup

flash_point_c

200 °C - Cleveland open cup

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