Thermo Scientific Chemicals

12-Hydroxystearic acid, tech. 85%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A17347.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

12-Hydroxystearic acid, tech. 85%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A17347.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A17347.22
also known as A17347-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
106-14-9
IUPAC Name
12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C18H36O3
InChI Key
ULQISTXYYBZJSJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CCCCCCC(O)CCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Melting Point (clear melt)
70-80?C
Form
Powder, granules or flakes
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥80.0%

Description

12-Hydroxystearic acid is used in cosmetics, wax blends, heavy duty greases, polishes, inks and hot melt adhesives, as a lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers and as a source for industrial oleo chemicals. It is also used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals.

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
12-Hydroxystearic acid is used in cosmetics, wax blends, heavy duty greases, polishes, inks and hot melt adhesives, as a lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers and as a source for industrial oleo chemicals. It is also used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol and chloroform. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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