Stearic Acid

C₁₈H₃₆O₂

IUPAC: Octadecanoic acid

CAS: 57-11-4

نظرة عامة

Stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in animal and vegetable fats. It is widely used in soap, candle, and cosmetics manufacturing.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 36 1,0080
Carbon C 18 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

التركيب العنصري

H
12,8%
C
76,0%
O
11,2%

الاستخدامات

  • Soap manufacture
  • Candle making
  • Cosmetics
  • Rubber processing

حقائق مثيرة

  • Named from Greek 'stear' meaning hard fat or tallow

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
284,48 g/mol
الكثافة
0,9410 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
69,3 °C
نقطة الغليان
383,0 °C
الذوبانية
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
284,2715
XLogP
7,4
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
16
Heavy Atoms
20
Complexity
202,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stearic Acid?
Stearic Acid (C₁₈H₃₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Octadecanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Stearic Acid?
Stearic Acid has a molar mass of 284.48 g/mol.
What state is Stearic Acid at room temperature?
Stearic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Stearic Acid organic or inorganic?
Stearic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Stearic Acid?
Stearic Acid (C₁₈H₃₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).