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Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 57-11-4 |
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Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 284.48 |
MDL Number | MFCD00002752 |
InChI Key | QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | stearic acid, stearophanic acid, n-octadecanoic acid, cetylacetic acid, pearl stearic, stearex beads, octadecansaeure, stearinsaeure, vanicol, 1-heptadecanecarboxylic acid |
PubChem CID | 5281 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:28842 |
IUPAC Name | octadecanoic acid |
SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
A12244.06 |
5 g |
£29.65
5g |
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11434943
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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
A12244.14 |
25 g |
£76.28
25g |
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11444943
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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
A12244.22 |
100 g |
£258.29
100g |
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Description
A saturated fatty acid Stearic acid is used as a raw material in the production of detergents, surfactants, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products. Its salts are used to soften polyvinyl chloride and a component of grease. It is used for the preparation of softeners in textile sizing with castor oil and dietary supplements. It acts as a hardener in candles with simple sugar or corn syrup. It is utilized for the coating of metal powders like aluminum and iron in fireworks. It finds application as a common lubricant during injection molding and pressing of ceramic powders. It acts as a key raw material for the synthesis of stearyl alcohol by reduction.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsA saturated fatty acid Stearic acid is used as a raw material in the production of detergents, surfactants, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products. Its salts are used to soften polyvinyl chloride and a component of grease. It is used for the preparation of softeners in textile sizing with castor oil and dietary supplements. It acts as a hardener in candles with simple sugar or corn syrup. It is utilized for the coating of metal powders like aluminum and iron in fireworks. It finds application as a common lubricant during injection molding and pressing of ceramic powders. It acts as a key raw material for the synthesis of stearyl alcohol by reduction.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl formamide, carbon terachloride, toluene, chloroform, acetone and carbondisulfide. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Chemical Identifiers
57-11-4 | |
284.48 | |
QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
5281 | |
octadecanoic acid |
C18H36O2 | |
MFCD00002752 | |
stearic acid, stearophanic acid, n-octadecanoic acid, cetylacetic acid, pearl stearic, stearex beads, octadecansaeure, stearinsaeure, vanicol, 1-heptadecanecarboxylic acid | |
CHEBI:28842 | |
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O |
Specifications
57-11-4 | |
0.941 | |
196°C (384°F) | |
C18H36O2 | |
608585 | |
Soluble in ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide,dimethyl formamide,carbon terachloride,toluene,chloroform,acetone and carbondisulfide. Insoluble in water. | |
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O | |
284.48 | |
CHEBI:28842 | |
Stearic Acid |
69°C to 72°C | |
232°C (15 mm) | |
98% | |
MFCD00002752 | |
stearic acid, stearophanic acid, n-octadecanoic acid, cetylacetic acid, pearl stearic, stearex beads, octadecansaeure, stearinsaeure, vanicol, 1-heptadecanecarboxylic acid | |
QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
octadecanoic acid | |
5281 | |
284.48 |
Safety and Handling
H500
missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 200-313-4
missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : WI2800000
missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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