Methyl Stearate
TL;DR: Methyl Stearate (CAS 112-61-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C19H38O2 and molecular weight 298.28717 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
硬脂酸甲酯
methyl octadecanoate
Also Known As: METHYL STEARATE, Methyl octadecanoate, Kemester 9718, Stearic acid methyl ester, Metholene 2218
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C19H38O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 298.28717 g/mol |
| XLogP | 9.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 17 |
| Exact Mass | 298.28717 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 21 |
| Complexity | 214.0 |
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 828 to 829 °F at 747 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.8498 at 104 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 307 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000136 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4367 @ 40 °C |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methyl Stearate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Methyl Stearate (CAS 112-61-8) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C19H38O2 and a molecular weight of 298.29 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.8498 at 104 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include METHYL STEARATE and Methyl octadecanoate.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Methyl Stearate
Property Insights of Methyl Stearate
The XLogP value of 9.0 indicates that Methyl Stearate is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Methyl Stearate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl Stearate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl Stearate?
The CAS number of Methyl Stearate is 112-61-8.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl Stearate?
The molecular formula of Methyl Stearate is C19H38O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Stearate?
The molecular weight of Methyl Stearate is 298.28717 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methyl Stearate?
Methyl Stearate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg...
Where can I buy Methyl Stearate?
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