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Methyl stearate（Cat No.:R040242）, is an organic compound classified as a fatty acid methyl ester. It is derived from stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid found in various natural fats and oils. Methyl stearate is a white, odorless solid or a waxy substance at room temperature. It is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry as an ingredient in skincare products, lotions, and creams due to its emollient and moisturizing properties. Additionally, it serves as a lubricant, plasticizer, and as component in the production of candles, soaps, and industrial chemicals.
| Catalog Number | R040242 |
| CAS Number | 112-61-8 |
| 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; |
| Molecular Formula | C19H38O2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Disease Research Fields |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | methyl octadecanoate |
| InChI | 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 |
| InChIKey | HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
| Reference | <br>1. J. Hunter, J. Zhang, and P. Kris-Etherton “Cardiovascular disease risk of dietary stearic acid compared with trans, other saturated, and unsaturated fattyacids: a systematic review” Am J Clin Nutr, vol. 91 pp. 46-63, 2010<br>2. H. Uludag et al. “Formulation and Delivery of siRNA by Oleic Acid and Stearic Acid Modified Polyethylenimine” Mol. Pharmaceuticals, vol. 6 pp. 121-133, 2009<br>3.Y-Z. Du et al “Shell cross-linked stearic acid grafted chitosan oligosaccharide self-aggregated micelles for controlled release of paclitaxel” Colloids andSurfaces B: Biointerfaces, vol. 50 pp. 97-103, 2006</br></br></br> |
