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W349003

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl stearate

≥97%

Synonym(s):

Ethyl octadecanoate, Stearic acid ethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16COOC2H5
CAS Number:
111-61-5
Molecular Weight:
312.53
FEMA Number:
3490
Beilstein:
1788183
EC Number:
203-887-4
Council of Europe no.:
745
MDL number:
MFCD00009006
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901733
Flavis number:
9.210
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

Assay

≥97%

bp

213-215 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

mp

34-38 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens, no known allergens

Organoleptic

waxy

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C20H40O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22-4-2/h3-19H2,1-2H3

InChI key

MVLVMROFTAUDAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl stearate is a fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE) is commonly found in vegetable oils.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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