Stearic acid, 98%

Name: Stearic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019353

About Stearic acid, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Stearic acid (Synthesis grade), an aroma chemical registered under CAS number 57-11-4 at a purity of 98%. Formula C18H36O2, molecular weight 284.5 g/mol. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. Alternative names: n-Octadecanoic acid and Stearophanic acid.

The material typically appears as a white flakes, crystalline flakes, powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and cosmetics and personal care. Our customers for this product work in food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Cosmetics & personal care

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Stearic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019353
CAS Number	57-11-4
IUPAC name	octadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular weight	284.5 g/mol
Exact mass	284.2715
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	38231190
InChIKey	QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	5281

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White flakes, crystalline flakes, powder
LogP (XLogP3)	7.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	n-Octadecanoic acid, Stearophanic acid, Stearex Beads, 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid, Pearl stearic, Cetylacetic acid, Industrene R, Vanicol, Hydrofol Acid 150, Century 1240, Glycon DP, Glycon TP

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364

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

Other grades of CAS 57-11-4

Reference Standard

Stearic Acid

CAS: 57-11-4
Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
MW: 284.5 g/mol

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AR

Stearic Acid, ≥98.0%

CAS: 57-11-4
Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
MW: 284.5 g/mol

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Cell Culture

Stearic Acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 57-11-4
Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
MW: 284.5 g/mol

VQ-046202

Biochemistry

Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%

CAS: 57-11-4
Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
MW: 284.5 g/mol

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Stearic acid, reference material

CAS: 57-11-4
Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
MW: 284.5 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Stearic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Stearic acid, 98% is 57-11-4. It is also known as n-Octadecanoic acid, Stearophanic acid, Stearex Beads.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Stearic acid, 98%?

Stearic acid, 98% has the molecular formula C18H36O2 and a molecular weight of 284.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Stearic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Stearic acid, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Stearic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Stearic acid, 98% 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 Stearic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Stearic acid, 98% 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.