STEARIC ACID 99% For Biochemistry

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STEARIC ACID 99% For Biochemistry Specification

EINECS No
200-313-4

Melting Point
69.3°C

Molecular Weight
284.48 g/mol

Ingredients
Stearic acid (C18 fatty acid)

Ph Level
Approximately neutral (7.0) in aqueous suspension

Poisonous
NO

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition

CAS No
57-11-4

Usage
Primarily used in the manufacture of soaps cosmetics detergents and in laboratory biochemical processes

Shelf Life
2 years under recommended storage conditions

Smell
Odorless

Purity
99%

Solubility
Insoluble in water soluble in organic solvents like ethanol acetone and benzene

Properties
Non-toxic hydrophobic chemically stable and biodegradable

Physical Form
White solid flakes or powder

Grade
Biochemical grade (99% purity)

Application
Used as a surfactant emulsifying agent in cosmetics and as an intermediate in biochemistry and pharmaceutical industries

Density
0.847 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

HS Code
38231100

Structural Formula
CH3(CH2)16COOH

Appearance
White waxy solid

Molecular Formula
C18H36O2

Shape
Flakes or powder

Taste
Neutral

About STEARIC ACID 99% For Biochemistry

Stearic Acid 99% for Biochemistry is a white waxy solid in flakes or powder form, with a neutral smell and taste. This biochemical grade stearic acid is widely used in the cosmetics industry as a surfactant emulsifying agent and serves as an important intermediate in biochemistry and pharmaceutical sectors. With a purity of 99%, it is non-toxic, hydrophobic, chemically stable, and biodegradable. Its molecular formula is C18H36O2 with a molecular weight of 284.48 g/mol. Soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone but insoluble in water, it boasts a melting point of 69.3C and a density of 0.847 g/cm3. Stored in ideal conditions, it has a shelf life of 2 years.