Article No. 06130
Purity 99%
Molecular Formula C18H36O2
H.S. Code 2915.7020
Grade For Biochemistry
CAS No. 57-11-4
Molecular Weight 284.48
Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour White flakes
Odour Fatty odour Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 53 - 59°C
Flash point [°C] 113 °C Boiling point [°C] 361 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mm Hg at 174 °C Vapour density 9.8
Density [g/cm3] 0.845 Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water

Specifications

Appearance White granular powder, granules, flakes, or scales Assay (mix of fatty acid) Min 99%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.001% Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001%
Sulphated ash Max 0.1% Iodine value Max 4.0%
Congealing point Min 54 deg C