Stearic Acid Powder

Also known as Octadecanoic acid, n-Octadecanoic acid, Stearophanic acid

CAS number
57-11-4
Molecular formula
C18H36O2
Molecular weight
284.5 g/mol
Catalogue number
OS-18786
Purity
99 %
Grade
Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP), Industrial
Form
Powder
Packing
25 kg

₹210 per kg

Specifications

Identity
CAS number 57-11-4
Molecular formula C18H36O2
Molecular weight 284.5 g/mol
IUPAC name octadecanoic acid
InChIKey QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
MDL number MFCD00002752
PubChem CID 5281
Physical properties
Physical form Powder
Colour whte
Melting point 54–56 °C
Density 941 kg/m³
Quality
Purity 99 %
Grade Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP), Industrial
Acid value 200–210
Iodine value ≤ 1.0
Packaging
Packaging size 25 kg
Commercial
Country of origin India

Description and applications

Stearic acid powder is a white, waxy, saturated fatty acid powder with an 18-carbon backbone, a mild odor, and a melting point around 69 °C. It is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and oils, and is used industrially in cosmetics, soaps, candles, and plastics for its conditioning, emulsifying, and hardening properties. 

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