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12-Hydroxystearic acid, tech. 85%
Description
12-Hydroxystearic acid is used in cosmetics, wax blends, heavy duty greases, polishes, inks and hot melt adhesives, as a lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers and as a source for industrial oleo chemicals. It is also used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
12-Hydroxystearic acid is used in cosmetics, wax blends, heavy duty greases, polishes, inks and hot melt adhesives, as a lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers and as a source for industrial oleo chemicals. It is also used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol and chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 72°C to 77°C |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)(CH2)10CO2H |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Beilstein | 1726730 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ether,alcohol and chloroform. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 300.48 |
| Percent Purity | 85% |
| Grade | Technical |
| Chemical Name or Material | 12-Hydroxystearic acid |
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