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Stearic acid

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Synonym(s):

Stearic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16COOH
CAS Number:
57-11-4
Molecular Weight:
284.48
MDL number:
MFCD00002752
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
200-313-4
NACRES:
NA.22
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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

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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

Storage Class Code

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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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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