C18H30O4, also known as octadecanoic acid or stearic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with the molecular formula C18H36O2. It is a white, waxy solid that is widely found in animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is used in various applications, including the production of soap, candles, cosmetics, and as a component in the manufacturing of certain plastics and rubber products. It is also used as a food additive and as a lubricant in various industrial processes.
The CAS Registry Mumber 5288-69-7 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 5,2,8 and 8 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 6 and 9 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 5288-69: (6*5)+(5*2)+(4*8)+(3*8)+(2*6)+(1*9)=117 117 % 10 = 7 So 5288-69-7 is a valid CAS Registry Number.