Methyl Stearate

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SKU:: 164949
Molecular Weight:: 298.5
Purity:: ≥98%
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 112-61-8
Format:: White to off-white low-melting solid
Extra Details:: Methyl Stearate is used as a nonionic surfactant in various experiments in helping solubilize a variety of chemical species by dissociating aggregates and unfolding proteins. Methyl stearate or methyl octadecanoic acid is a saturated methyl ester and a representative key molecule of biodiesel fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) produced from vegetable oils. Methyl stearate occurs naturally in clove oil. Synonyms: Octadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Stearic Acid Methyl Ester; Emery 2218; Esterol A; Exceparl MS; Kemester 9718; Methyl n-Octadecanoate; Methyl Octadecanoate; Methyl Stearate; NSC 9418; Pastel M 18; Pastell M 180; n-Octadecanoic Acid Methyl Ester CAS No: 112-61-8 Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₈O₂ Molecular Weight: 298.5 Appearance: White to off-white low-melting solid Purity: ≥98% Melting Point: 37-41°C (lit.) Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C.