STEARIC ACID 99% For Biochemistry

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STEARIC ACID 99% For Biochemistry Specification

Ph Level
Approximately neutral (7.0) in aqueous suspension

Grade
Biochemical grade (99% purity)

Ingredients
Stearic acid (C18 fatty acid)

EINECS No
200-313-4

Structural Formula
CH3(CH2)16COOH

Taste
Neutral

HS Code
38231100

CAS No
57-11-4

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

Melting Point
69.3C

Purity
99%

Shape
Flakes or powder

Appearance
White waxy solid

Molecular Weight
284.48 g/mol

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

Shelf Life
2 years under recommended storage conditions

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

Molecular Formula
C18H36O2

Poisonous
NO

Physical Form
White solid flakes or powder

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)

Smell
Odorless

Properties
Non-toxic hydrophobic chemically stable and biodegradable

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.