12-Hydroxystearic acid, tech. 85%

Description

CAS: 106-14-9 | C18H36O3 | 300.483 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-14-9
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 300.483
• MDL Number: MFCD00004592
• InChI Key: ULQISTXYYBZJSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 12-hydroxystearic acid, octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy, harwax a, cerit fac 3, hydrofol acid 200, dl-12-hydroxystearic acid, ceroxin gl, barolub fto, loxiol g 21, stearic acid, 12-hydroxy
• PubChem CID: 7789
• ChEBI: CHEBI:85208
• IUPAC Name: 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 72°C to 77°C
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅CH(OH)(CH₂)₁₀CO₂H
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1726730
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether,alcohol and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 300.48
• Percent Purity: 85%
• Grade: Technical
• Chemical Name or Material: 12-Hydroxystearic acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	203-366-1
RTECSNumber	WI3700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only