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Stearyl stearate 98%

SKU 90036397 CAS 2778-96-3 Available on enquiry

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Stearyl stearate 98% is a synthetic wax ester commonly used as an emollient, thickening agent, and opacifier in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Beyond cosmetic ingredient use, it is also documented as a lubricating agent in industrial applications. This product is identified by CAS number 2778-96-3 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Stearyl stearate 98% from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90036397
CAS Number
2778-96-3
IUPAC Name
octadecyl octadecanoate
EC Number
220-476-5
Exact Mass
536.5532
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChIKey
NKBWPOSQERPBFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C36H72O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-35-38-36(37)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-35H2,1-2H3
PubChem CID
17720

Synonyms

  • Cyclochem SS
  • Lexol SS
  • Liponate SS
  • Octadecanoic acid, octadecyl ester
  • octadecanyl octadecanoate
  • Octadecyl Octadecanoate
  • Octadecyl stearate
  • Ritachol SS
  • Stearic acid octadecyl ester
  • Stearic acid, stearyl ester

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stearyl stearate used for?

Stearyl stearate is commonly used as an emollient, thickening agent, and opacifier in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Stearyl stearate?

The chemical formula for Stearyl stearate is C36H72O2 and it has a molecular weight of 536.96 g/mol.

How should Stearyl stearate be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.

What grade of Stearyl stearate is available?

We supply Stearyl stearate at a 98% purity grade.

Can Molekula supply Stearyl stearate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Stearyl stearate in various quantities ranging from small research amounts to large-scale bulk orders.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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