ETHYL STEARATE

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
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-22 14:21:17

What is ETHYL STEARATE?

Chemical properties

white crystalline mass

Chemical properties

Ethyl octadecanoate is virtually odorless.

Occurrence

Reported found in Jamaican rum, maple syrup, grapefruit juice, guava, grapes, cognac, rum, whiskey, sparkling wine, mustard, beef, cocoa and corn oil.

The Uses of ETHYL STEARATE

A fatty acid ester component of volatile oil from Rhododendron anthopogonoides; shows antimicrobial activity.

What are the applications of Application

Stearic Acid ethyl ester is a saturated fatty acid that perturbs the cell cycle and induces apoptosis

Definition

ChEBI: A long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of stearic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol.

Preparation

By esterification of ethanol with stearic acid.

Production Methods

Ethyl stearate can be produced by esterification of Ethanol with Stearic acid. The acid is obtained from Oleic acid by hydrogenation, a method which yields comparatively pure Stearic acid, free from Palmitic acid.

General Description

Ethyl stearate is a fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE) is commonly found in vegetable oils.

Purification Methods

The solid portion is separated from the partially solid starting material, then crystallised twice from EtOH, dried by azeotropic distillation with *benzene, and fractionally distilled through a spinning-band column at low pressure [Welsh Trans Faraday Soc 55 52 1959]. [Beilstein 2 IV 1218.]

Properties of ETHYL STEARATE

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
JECFA Number	40
BRN	1788183
Dielectric constant	3.0（40℃）
CAS DataBase Reference	111-61-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethyl stearate (111-61-5)

Safety information for ETHYL STEARATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.