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Methyl stearate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl octadecanoate, Stearic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16CO2CH3
CAS Number:
112-61-8
Molecular Weight:
298.50
Beilstein:
1786213
MDL number:
MFCD00009005
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329817708
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyl stearate

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

bp

181-182 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)

mp

37-41 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

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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

Methyl stearate 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

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110.0 °C - closed cup

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