STEARIC ACID
STEARIC ACID For Biochemistry
Store at 2-8°C
Short Name: STEARIC ACID
Synonym: 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid; Cetylacetic acid; Octadecanoic acid; Stearophanic acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4348
Grade
For Biochemistry
Purity
99%
CAS No.
57-11-4
HS Code
2915.7020
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White flakes / 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 & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H315