12-Hydroxystearic Acid

Name: 12-Hydroxystearic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038932

About 12-Hydroxystearic Acid

Listed under CAS 106-14-9, 12-Hydroxystearic Acid is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C18H36O3, molecular weight 300.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid. Common synonyms include DL-12-Hydroxystearic acid and Cerit Fac 3.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 12-Hydroxystearic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	12-Hydroxystearic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-038932
CAS Number	106-14-9
IUPAC name	12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₃
Molecular weight	300.5 g/mol
Exact mass	300.2664
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ULQISTXYYBZJSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCC(CCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	7789

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	6.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	DL-12-Hydroxystearic acid, Cerit Fac 3, Hydrofol acid 200, Ceroxin GL, Barolub FTO, Stearic acid, 12-hydroxy-, Loxiol G 21, 12-hydroxy-octadecanoic acid, Hydroxystearic acid, Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, DL-12-hydroxy stearic acid, (S)-12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid is 106-14-9. It is also known as DL-12-Hydroxystearic acid, Cerit Fac 3, Hydrofol acid 200.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid?

12-Hydroxystearic Acid has the molecular formula C18H36O3 and a molecular weight of 300.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid can I order?

We supply 12-Hydroxystearic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 12-Hydroxystearic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 12-Hydroxystearic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 12-Hydroxystearic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.