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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
284.48
Beilstein:
608585
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
vapor pressure
1 mmHg ( 173.7 °C)
API family
stearic acid
manufacturer/tradename
EDQM
bp
361 °C (lit.)
mp
67-72 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C18H36O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)
InChI key
QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Stearic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.
Packaging
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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A M Turpeinen et al.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology, 18(2), 316-322 (1998-03-04)
The effects of stearic acid (C18:0) and trans-fatty acids (trans-FAs) on measures of platelet function and prostacyclin (PGI2) production are poorly understood in humans. In this controlled dietary study, platelet function and endothelial PGI2 production were studied in healthy humans
S M Grundy
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 60(6 Suppl), 986S-990S (1994-12-01)
Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. However, in contrast with other saturated fatty acids, stearic acid apparently does not raise serum cholesterol concentrations. Studies carried out three decades ago provided strong suggestive evidence that this was the case.
Ulla Hoppu et al.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 41(3), 335-338 (2005-09-01)
Breast milk fatty acids may have immunomodulatory properties related to the development of atopic disease. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the breast milk fatty acid composition on the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) in
Wonsik Lee et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 288(10), 6788-6800 (2013-01-12)
Recent data indicate that the nutrients available to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) inside its host cell are restricted in their diversity. Fatty acids and cholesterol appear more favored; however, their degradation can result in certain metabolic stresses. Their breakdown can generate
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