Stearic acid, 1 kg

The offered Stearic Acid, available in a 1 kg quantity, falls under the category of Fatty acids and derivatives. It is identified by the CAS Number 57-11-4 and is classified as octadecanoic acid according to IUPAC nomenclature. This substance has a molecular weight of 284.5 g/mol and a Melting Point of 156.7°F (69.3°C). Handling this chemical requires caution due to its potential for causing skin irritation and toxicity if ingested, as indicated by the GHS signal word "Danger.

• CAS Number: 57-11-4
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
• Molecular Weight: 284.5
• Exact Mass: 284.271530387
• Boiling Point: 721 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 156.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 9.8 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H315 (25.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]