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Methyl stearate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13265.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl stearate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13265.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: A13265.06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
112-61-8
IUPAC Name
methyl octadecanoate
Molecular Formula
C19H38O2
InChI Key
HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
Form
Powder or Fused solid
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Assay (GC)
>98.5%

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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