112-61-8

Name METHYL STEARATE
CAS 112-61-8
EINECS(EC#) 203-990-4
Molecular Formula C19H38O2
MDL Number MFCD00009005
Molecular Weight 298.5
MOL File 112-61-8.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance off-white to cream or light yellow paste
Melting point  37-41 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  215 °C
density  0,84 g/cm3
refractive index  1.4241 (estimate)
Fp  >230 °F
storage temp.  −20°C
solubility  Chloroform (Sparingly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Paste
color  Off-white to cream or light yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. oily waxy
biological source synthetic
Odor Type waxy
Water Solubility  Soluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Merck  14,8804
BRN  1786213
Henry's Law Constant 1.7×10-3 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Krop and Velzen (1997)
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions SKIN CONDITIONING
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
InChI 1S/C19H38O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19(20)21-2/h3-18H2,1-2H3
InChIKey HPEUJPJOZXNMSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC
LogP 8.350
CAS DataBase Reference 112-61-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Methyl stearate (112-61-8)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H413
Precautionary statements  P273-P501
Risk Statements 
R40:Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Statements 
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  WI4460000
TSCA  Yes
REACH Registrations Active
HS Code  29157090
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Safety Profile
Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazardous Substances Data 112-61-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

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