Stearic acid - Moligand™, for synthesis , CAS No.57-11-4

CAS: 57-11-4 Cat. No.: S432958 Formula: C18H36O2 Molecular Weight: 284.48 Beilstein Registry Number: 608585 EC Number: 200-313-4 PubChem CID: 5281
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GRADE & PURITY for Synthesis ? Synthesis grade — practical purity for chemical synthesis and preparative work. Use as a cost-effective reagent when analytical purity isn't required. Moligand™ ? Moligand™ — Aladdin's line of ligands and bioactive small molecules. Use for receptor, pathway, and binding studies needing defined small-molecule tools.
Synonyms
Groco 55 | Hydrofol acid 1855 | Hystrene T-70 | Lunac S 20 | Stearic Acid Cherry | Glycon S-90 | Stearic acid 50 | Groco 58 | Octadecanoic acid | Acidum stearinicul | Hystrene S 97 | Pearl stearic | Caswell No. 801D | Groco 54 | Groco 55L | Groco 59 | Ste
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Why this grade

Moligand™, for synthesis for Synthesis,Moligand™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 536 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Groco 55 | Hydrofol acid 1855 | Hystrene T-70 | Lunac S 20 | Stearic Acid Cherry | Glycon S-90 | Stearic acid 50 | Groco 58 | Octadecanoic acid | Acidum stearinicul | Hystrene S 97 | Pearl stearic | Caswell No. 801D | Groco 54 | Groco 55L | Groco 59 | Ste
Specifications & Purity
Moligand™, for synthesis
Storage
Room temperature
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Grade
for Synthesis, Moligand™
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504750863
Canonical Smiles
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
IUPAC Name
octadecanoic acid
InChIKey
QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C18H36O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20)
Isomeric SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
WI2800000
PubChem CID
5281
Molecular Weight
284.48
Beilstein
608585
Reaxy-Rn
608585

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty acids and conjugates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentLong-chain fatty acids
Alternative Parents Straight chain fatty acids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Long-chain fatty acid - Straight chain fatty acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as long-chain fatty acids. These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 13 and 21 carbon atoms.
External Descriptors Straight chain fatty acids
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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TBXA2R Tclin Thromboxane A2 receptor (5717 Activities)
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Ptpn1 Protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B (270 Activities)
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Staphylococcus aureus (210822 Activities)
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2415062Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2024 S432958
F2415063Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2024 S432958
I2617176Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2024 S432958
E2315465Certificate of AnalysisMay 19, 2023 S432958
C2408116Certificate of AnalysisMay 17, 2023 S432958
E2315455Certificate of AnalysisMay 17, 2023 S432958
B2316355Certificate of AnalysisFeb 20, 2023 S432958
B2316359Certificate of AnalysisFeb 20, 2023 S432958
D23261171Certificate of AnalysisFeb 20, 2023 S432958
Chemical and Physical Properties
Solubilitywater: insoluble at20°C
Flash Point(°F)235.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)196 ℃
Boil Point(°C)361℃
Melt Point(°C)69.6°C
Molecular Weight284.500 g/mol
XLogP37.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count16
Exact Mass284.272 Da
Monoisotopic Mass284.272 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area37.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count20
Formal Charge0
Complexity202.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moligand??
Moligand? is one of Aladdin Scientific's premium product lines, formulated for high-purity applications across multiple workflows. Compared to standard grades in the same workflow, Moligand? products typically offer tighter specifications, more rigorous QC, and stronger lot-to-lot consistency.
What does for synthesis mean?
for synthesis indicates that the material has been processed and tested for specialty industrial processing. Specifications focus on the impurities that affect performance in that application — for example, metal content for electronics, particle size for batteries, refractive index for optics, or moisture content for moisture-sensitive processes.
How should this product be stored?
Store at room temperature.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 57-11-4, the molecular formula is C18H36O2, and the molecular weight is 284.48 g/mol. InChIKey QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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