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8.00673
Stearic acid
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
Stearic acid
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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
grade
synthesis grade
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
Quality Level
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| assay ≥97% (GC) | assay 95% | assay - | assay - |
| Quality Level 200 | Quality Level 200 | Quality Level 300 | Quality Level 300 |
| form solid | form powder or flakes | form - | form - |
| storage temp. 2-30°C | storage temp. - | storage temp. 2-30°C | storage temp. - |
| solubility water: insoluble at 20 °C | solubility - | solubility - | solubility - |
| bp 370 °C/1013 hPa | bp 361 °C (lit.) | bp 361 °C (lit.) | bp 361 °C (lit.) |
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
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 68 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 70 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Storage Class
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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