pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP and PhEur
Synonym(s): Stearic acid; 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid; C18:0; Cetylacetic acid; NSC 25956; NSC 261168; Octadecanoic acid; Stearophanic acid
Empirical Formula: C18H36O2
Formula Weight: 284.48
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH
MDL Number: MFCD00002752
Boiling Point: 361 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: 67-72 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 608585