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12-Hydroxystearic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, 12-HSA, 12-Hydroxystearic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5CH(OH)(CH2)10COOH
CAS Number:
106-14-9
Molecular Weight:
300.48
Beilstein:
1726730
MDL number:
MFCD00004592
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750133
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

stearic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

74-76 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCCCCCC(O)CCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C18H36O3/c1-2-3-4-11-14-17(19)15-12-9-7-5-6-8-10-13-16-18(20)21/h17,19H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21)

InChI key

ULQISTXYYBZJSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

12-Hydroxystearic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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