005978
CAS Number
1190-63-2Grade
Highly PurifiedMolecular Formula
C34H68O2Molecular Weight
508.9EU Commodity Code
38220090Shipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
RTCetyl Stearate
Octadecanoic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; Stearic Acid Hexadecyl Ester; 1-Hexadecanol Stearate; Hexadecyl Octadecanoate; Hexadecyl Stearate; Palmityl Stearate; Wickenol 121; n-Hexadecyl Stearate
Cetyl Stearate is a wax ester of stearic acid. Wax esters are esters between long chained fatty alcohols and fatty acids. Wax esters have significance in pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications and occur naturally in plants and animals. Stearate esters are used most frequently in the formulation of eye makeup, skin makeup, lipstick and skin care products.
Melting Point
As Reported
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR (CDCl3) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions
As Reported
Elemental Analysis
As Reported
Storage and Stability
Stored at RT. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
1. Wheatley, V., et al.: Biochem. J., 58, 167 (1954). 2. Shichijo, S., et al.: Biochem. Med., 22, 256 (1979). 3. Robosky, L., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 49, 686 (2008)USBio References
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