Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%

Name: Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008634

About Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%

Listed under CAS 57-11-4, Stearic acid is a carboxylic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals in Biochemistry grade at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C18H36O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 284.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named octadecanoic acid. Alternative names: n-Octadecanoic acid and Stearophanic acid.

In its supplied form it is white powder to flakes. Literature values give a melting point of 67-72 °C and a boiling point of 361 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for cosmetics and personal care and surfactants and detergency. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Available in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs, Stearic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Cosmetics & personal care
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008634
CAS Number	57-11-4
IUPAC name	octadecanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular weight	284.5 g/mol
Exact mass	284.2715
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	38231190
InChIKey	QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	5281

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	White powder to flakes
Melting point	67-72 °C
Boiling point	361 °C
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

Cell Culture

Stearic Acid, cell culture tested

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

VQ-046202

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, for biochemistry, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99% 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, for biochemistry, 99%?

Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99% 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, for biochemistry, 99% can I order?

We supply Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99% in Biochemistry (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99% 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, for biochemistry, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Stearic acid, for biochemistry, 99% 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.