W504807

Methyl stearate

≥96%, FG

• Synonym(s): Methyl octadecanoate, Stearic acid methyl ester
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 112-61-8
• Molecular Weight: 298.50
• Beilstein: 1786213
• EC Number: 203-990-4
• MDL number: MFCD00009005
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902019
• Flavis number: 9.651
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Halal
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FDA 21 CFR 110
• Assay: ≥96%
• bp: 181-182 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 37-41 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: oily; waxy
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C19H38O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21-2/h3-18H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl stearate is one of the key fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) component of biodiesel fuel produced by the transesterification of triglyceride oil and a primary alcohol. It is reported to occur in the volatile oil of Rheum palmatum L rhizomes and Ziziphus spina-christi leaves.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 110.0 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves