Methyl stearate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyl stearate is used as a nonionic surfactant, thereby enhancing the solubility of chemicals by dissociating aggregates and unfolding proteins. It is a fatty acid ester, which is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl stearate is used as a nonionic surfactant, thereby enhancing the solubility of chemicals by dissociating aggregates and unfolding proteins. It is a fatty acid ester, which is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 112-61-8
• Molecular Formula: C19H38O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 298.511
• MDL Number: MFCD00009005
• InChI Key: HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl stearate, octadecanoic acid, methyl ester, stearic acid methyl ester, metholene 2218, kemester 9718, methyl n-octadecanoate, stearic acid, methyl ester, kemester 9018, emery 2218, n-octadecanoic acid methyl ester
• PubChem CID: 8201
• ChEBI: CHEBI:69188
• IUPAC Name: methyl octadecanoate
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC

• Melting Point: 38°C to 42°C
• Boiling Point: 180°C to 182 (4 mm)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1786213
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 298.51
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Stearate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	203-990-4
RTECSNumber	WI4460000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only