Stearic Acid, cell culture tested

Name: Stearic Acid, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046202

About Stearic Acid, cell culture tested

Listed under CAS 57-11-4, Stearic Acid, cell culture tested is a cell culture reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals (Cell Culture grade). Formula C18H36O2, molecular weight 284.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named octadecanoic acid. It is also known as n-Octadecanoic acid or Stearophanic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for cell culture, media supplementation and cell-based assays. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Stearic Acid, cell culture tested in 1 g, 5 g, 10 g and 25 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Stearic Acid, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046202
CAS Number	57-11-4
IUPAC name	octadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular weight	284.5 g/mol
Exact mass	284.2715
Grade	Cell Culture
HSN code	38231190
InChIKey	QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	5281

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
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

VQ-008633

AR

Stearic Acid, ≥98.0%

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

VQ-045715

Synthesis

Stearic acid, 98%

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

VQ-019353

Biochemistry

Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%

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

VQ-008634

Stearic acid, reference material

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

VQ-008635

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Stearic Acid, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of Stearic Acid, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested?

Stearic Acid, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply Stearic Acid, cell culture tested in Cell Culture grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Stearic Acid, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of Stearic Acid, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

Yes. Stearic Acid, cell culture tested 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.