Ethyl stearate , CP,≥65%（GC) , 111-61-5

Synonym(s):
Ethyl octadecanoate;Ethyl stearate;Stearic acid ethyl ester

CAS NO.：111-61-5

Empirical Formula: C20H40O2

Molecular Weight: 312.53

MDL number: MFCD00009006

EINECS: 203-887-4

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 34-38 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 213-215 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
• Density: 1.057
• refractive index: 1.4349
• FEMA: 3490 | ETHYL OCTADECANOATE
• Flash point: >230 °F
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
• form: Crystalline Mass
• color: White
• Odor: at 100.00 %. mild waxy
• Odor Type: waxy
• JECFA Number: 40
• BRN: 1788183
• Dielectric constant: 3.0（40℃）
• LogP: 9.21

Description and Uses

A fatty acid ester component of volatile oil from Rhododendron anthopogonoides; shows antimicrobial activity.
Ethyl stearate is occasionally used in flavor compositions where a waxy taste (or mouthfeel) is desirable, e.g. in imitation Honey or in certain types of chocolate flavor.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P280a-P304+P340-P405-P501a-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: WI3600000
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 2915 70 50