Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. Methyl stearate is a saturated methyl ester and a representative key molecule of biodiesel fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) produced from vegetable oils. It occurs naturally in clove oil.
Synonyms: Methyl stearate; Methyl octadecanoate; Stearic acid methyl ester
Molecular Formula: C19H38O2
Molecular Weight: 298.5
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)16CO2CH3
MDL Number: MFCD00009005
Melting Point: 37-41 C (lit.)
Application: These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements.