Methyl stearate
SIAL/M1770200 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Methyl octadecanoate; Stearic acid methyl ester
CAS Number: 112-61-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C19H38O2
Molecular Weight: 298.50
MDL Number: MFCD00009005
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)16CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | methyl stearate |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 181-182 °C/4 mmHg (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C19H38O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7- |
| InChI key | HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 37-41 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
| Application: | Methyl stearate EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 230.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 110.0 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 181-182 °C/4 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 37-41 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |