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W303518

Stearic acid

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid, C18:0, Cetylacetic acid, NSC 25956, NSC 261168, Octadecanoic acid, Stearophanic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16COOH
CAS Number:
57-11-4
Molecular Weight:
284.48
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901439
Flavis number:
8.015
EC Number:
200-313-4
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002752
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
608585
FEMA Number:
3035
Council of Europe no.:
15
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
palm oil
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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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

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

biological source

palm oil

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.210, FDA 21 CFR 172.615, FDA 21 CFR 172.860

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 173.7 °C)

assay

≥95%

form

flakes, powder or solid

bp

361 °C (lit.)

mp

67-72 °C (lit.)

density

0.845 g/cm3

cation traces

As: ≤3 ppm, Cd: ≤1 ppm, Hg: ≤1 ppm, Pb: ≤2 ppm

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

odorless

Quality Level

300, 400

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General description

Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in high quantity in animal fat. It is also found in cottonseed oil, pumpkin seed oil, grape seed oil and also in pomegranate seeds. Stearic acid plays an important role as an emulsifier in the cosmetic industry.

Application


  • Effects of glycyrrhiza polysaccharides on growth performance, meat quality, serum parameters and growth/meat quality-related gene expression in broilers.: This study explored the impact of glycyrrhiza polysaccharides on broiler chickens, noting changes in serum levels of stearic acid, which could influence meat quality and overall health. (Li et al., 2024).

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Chemical composition of juice and seeds of pomegranate fruit.
El?Nemr SE, et al.
Molecular Nutrition And Food Research, 34(7),, 601-606 (1990)
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seed oil as an alternative feedstock for the production of biodiesel in Greece.
Schinas P, et al.
Biomass and Bioenergy, 33(1), 44-49 (2009)
Genetics and Genomics of Cotton, 3, 366-366 (2009)
Oil content and oil quality properties of some grape seeds.
Baydar NG & Akkurt M.
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 25(3), 163-168 (2001)
Palle J Pedersen et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 53(9), 3782-3792 (2010-04-22)
The design of retinoid phospholipid prodrugs is described based on molecular dynamics simulations and cytotoxicity studies of synthetic retinoid esters. The prodrugs are degradable by secretory phospholipase A(2) IIA and have potential in liposomal drug delivery targeting tumors. We have
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