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Methyl stearate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11420813
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25 g

Description

Methyl stearate is used as a nonionic surfactant, thereby enhancing the solubility of chemicals by dissociating aggregates and unfolding proteins. It is a fatty acid ester, which is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl stearate is used as a nonionic surfactant, thereby enhancing the solubility of chemicals by dissociating aggregates and unfolding proteins. It is a fatty acid ester, which is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 112-61-8
Molecular Formula C19H38O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 298.511
MDL Number MFCD00009005
InChI Key HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methyl stearate, octadecanoic acid, methyl ester, stearic acid methyl ester, metholene 2218, kemester 9718, methyl n-octadecanoate, stearic acid, methyl ester, kemester 9018, emery 2218, n-octadecanoic acid methyl ester
PubChem CID 8201
ChEBI CHEBI:69188
IUPAC Name methyl octadecanoate
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

Specifications

Melting Point 38°C to 42°C
Boiling Point 180°C to 182 (4 mm)
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 1786213
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 298.51
Chemical Name or Material Methyl Stearate

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