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S1350000

Stearyl alcohol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-Octadecanol, Octadecyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)17OH
CAS Number:
112-92-5
Molecular Weight:
270.49
Beilstein:
1362907
EC Number:
204-017-6
MDL number:
MFCD00002823
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329824476
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

9.3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 38 °C)

API family

stearyl alcohol

autoignition temp.

842 °F

expl. lim.

~8 %

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

56-59 °C (lit.)

density

0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO

InChI

1S/C18H38O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h19H,2-18H2,1H3

InChI key

GLDOVTGHNKAZLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Stearyl alcohol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

383.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

195 °C - closed cup

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