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Methyl stearate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl octadecanoate, Stearic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16CO2CH3
CAS Number:
112-61-8
Molecular Weight:
298.50
Beilstein:
1786213
MDL number:
MFCD00009005
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750278
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyl stearate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

bp

181-182 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)

mp

37-41 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C19H38O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21-2/h3-18H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-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

Methyl stearate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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WGK

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Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

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