STEARIC ACID

STEARIC ACID For Biochemistry

Store at 2-8°C
1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid; Cetylacetic acid; Octadecanoic acid; Stearophanic acid

Article No.

06130

Grade

For Biochemistry

Purity

99%

CAS No.

57-11-4

Molecular Formula

C₁₈H₃₆O₂

Molecular Weight

284.48

H.S. Code

2915.7020

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Solid

Colour

White flakes

Odour

Fatty odour

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

67 - 72 °C

Flash point [°C]

113 °C

Boiling point [°C]

361 °C

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

1 mm Hg at 174 °C

Vapour density

9.8

Density [g/cm3]

0.845

Solubility in water [% weight]

Insoluble in water

Packings

5 g (00005)
25 g (00025)

Specifications

Appearance	White granular powder, granules, flakes, or scales
Assay (mix of fatty acid)	Min 99%
Heavy metal (as Pb)	Max 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	Max 0.0001%
Sulphated ash	Max 0.1%
Iodine value	Max 4.0%
Congealing point	Min 54 deg C

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H315

Revision Date : 11-Jan-2023