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Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 EP 10.4 (57-11-4)

Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 EP 10.4 (57-11-4) is the most common saturated fatty acid occuring in natural fats and oils. The commercial stearic acid contains palmitic and stearic acid. This type contains more than 95% of stearic acid.

Chemical Name: Stearic acid

CAS Number: 57-11-4

Synonyms: 1-Heptadecanecarboxylate, 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic Acid, Cetylacetic Acid, Fatty Acids C16-18, N-Octadecanoate, N-Octadecanoic Acid, Octadecanoate, Octadecanoic Acid, OLA, Stearate, Stearic Acid Cherry, Stearophanate, Stearophanic Acid

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Base Chemicals Functions
    CAS No.
    57-11-4
    EC No.
    200-313-4
    Chemical Structure

    Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 EP 10.4 (57-11-4) - Chemical Structure

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White or almost white waxy flacky crystals white or almost white hard masses or white or yellowish-white powder.
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Soluble in
    Ethanol 96%, Light petroleum (bp:50-70°C).
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C16 + C18 Contentmin. 96%-
    C18 Stearic Contentmin. 90%-
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acid Value (= Identification B)194-212mg KOH/g-
    Freezing Point (= Identification A)64-69°C-
    Iodine Valuemax. 1.5g Iâ‚‚/100 g-

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