Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C₁₇H₃₅CO₂H.
MedKoo Cat#: 591715
Name: Stearic acid
CAS#: 124-26-5 (amide) 57-11-4 (free base)
Chemical Formula: C18H38O2
Exact Mass: 284.2715
Molecular Weight: 284.48
Elemental Analysis: C, 76.00; H, 12.76; O, 11.25
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 284.48 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
