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Methyl stearate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number aaa1326506
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Quantity:
5 g
25 g
112-61-8
C19H38O2
298.511
MFCD00009005
HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
8201
CHEBI:69188
methyl octadecanoate
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
112-61-8
C19H38O2
298.511
MFCD00009005
HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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
8201
CHEBI:69188
methyl octadecanoate
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

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
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

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 203-990-4
RTECSNumber WI4460000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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