Product Description

ProductMethyl stearate
CAS112-61-8 85586-21-6
FormulaCH3(CH2)16COOCH3
SynonymMethyl stearate, Methyl ester stearic acid, Methyl octadecanoate, Methyl n-octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, methyl ester, Stearic acid, methyl ester

Typical Product Specifications

NotesMethyl stearate is an Ester of methyl alcohol and stearic acid Methyl stearate uses and applications include: Emollient in cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals; intermediate for stearic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, paints; defoamer and nutrient in fermentation; specialized solvent; solvent for pesticides and herbicides; defoamer in food-contact coatings and paperpaperboard; in resin-bonded filters for food contact; in food-contact textiles; in surfactant lubricants for manufacturing of food-contact metallic articles Suggested storage of Methyl stearate: Store in tightly closed container -20 C
ClassPlasticizers, Emulsifiers, Solvent
FunctionPlasticizers, Resins, Emulsifier, Acid, Stabilizer, Lubricant
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Textiles, Detergent
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