Methyl Stearate

Name:
Methyl Stearate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methyl octadecanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)16COOCH3
Properties:
Semisolid. Mp 37.8C, bp 234.5C (30 mm Hg), 204.5C (10 mm Hg), flash p 307F (152C), refr index 1.4328 (50C). Insoluble in water; soluble in ether and alcohol. Combustible. Most technical methyl stearate is 55% stearate and 45% methyl palmitate.
Derivation:
Esterification of stearic acid with methanol or alcoholysis of stearin with methanol.
Method of Purification:
Vacuum fraction distillation.
Grade:
Distilled, pressed, technical, pure (99.8+%).
Use:
Intermediate for stearic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers.