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Stearic acid[1]

Skeletal formula of stearic acid

Ball-and-stick model of stearic acid

Stearic acid
Names

Preferred IUPAC name
Octadecanoic acid

Other names
Stearic acid
C18:0 (Lipid numbers)

Identifiers

CAS Number



  • 57-11-4 ☑Y


3D model (JSmol)


  • Interactive image


ChEMBL


  • ChEMBL46403 ☒N


ChemSpider


  • 5091 ☒N


DrugBank


  • DB03193 ☑Y


ECHA InfoCard

100.000.285

EC Number
200-313-4

IUPHAR/BPS


  • 3377



PubChem CID


  • 5281


RTECS number
WI2800000


Properties

Chemical formula


C18H36O2

Molar mass
284.48 g·mol−1
Appearance
White solid

Odor
Pungent, oily

Density
0.9408 g/cm3 (20 °C)[2]
0.847 g/cm3 (70 °C)

Melting point
69.3 °C (156.7 °F; 342.4 K) [2]

Boiling point
361 °C (682 °F; 634 K)
decomposes
232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)
at 15 mmHg[2]

Solubility in water

0.00018 g/100 g (0 °C)
0.00029 g/100 g (20 °C)
0.00034 g/100 g (30 °C)
0.00042 g/100 g (45 °C)
0.00050 g/100 g (60 °C)[3]

Solubility
Soluble in alkyl acetates, alcohols, HCOOCH3, phenyls, CS2, CCl4[4]

Solubility in dichloromethane
3.58 g/100 g (25 °C)
8.85 g/100 g (30 °C)
18.3 g/100 g (35 °C)[4]

Solubility in ethanol
1.09 g/100 mL (10 °C)
2.25 g/100 g (20 °C)
5.42 g/100 g (30 °C)
22.7 g/100 g (40 °C)
105 g/100g (50 °C)
400 g/100g (60 °C)[3]

Solubility in acetone
4.96 g/100 g[5]

Solubility in chloroform
18.4 g/100 g[5]

Solubility in toluene
15.75 g/100 g[5]

Vapor pressure
0.01 kPa (158 °C)[2]
0.46 kPa (200 °C)
16.9 kPa (300 °C)[6]


Magnetic susceptibility (χ)

-220.8·10−6 cm3/mol

Thermal conductivity
0.173 W/m·K (70 °C)
0.166 W/m·K (100 °C)[7]


Refractive index (nD)

1.4299 (80 °C)[2]
Structure

Crystal structure

B-form = Monoclinic[8]

Space group

B-form = P21/a[8]

Point group

B-form = Cs
2h
[8]

Lattice constant



a = 5.591 Å, b = 7.404 Å, c = 49.38 Å (B-form)[8]

α = 90°, β = 117.37°, γ = 90°

Thermochemistry


Heat capacity (C)

501.5 J/mol·K[2][6]


Std molar
entropy (So298)

435.6 J/mol·K[2]


Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfHo298)

−947.7 kJ/mol[2]


Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcHo298)

11290.79 kJ/mol[6]
Hazards

NFPA 704



Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil
Health code 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g., turpentine
Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen
Special hazards (white): no code
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond


1


1


0



Flash point
113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):


LD50 (median dose)

21.5 mg/kg (rats, intravenous)[4]

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).


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Infobox references



Stearic acid (/ˈstɪərɪk/ STEER-ik, /stiˈærɪk/ stee-ARR-ik) is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ "stéar", which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. As its ester, stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid.[9] The triglyceride derived from three molecules of stearic acid is called stearin.




Contents






  • 1 Production


  • 2 Uses


    • 2.1 Soaps, cosmetics, detergents


    • 2.2 Lubricants, softening and release agents


    • 2.3 Niche uses




  • 3 Metabolism


  • 4 See also


  • 5 References


  • 6 External links





Production


Stearic acid is obtained from fats and oils by the saponification of the triglycerides using hot water (about 100 °C). The resulting mixture is then distilled.[10] Commercial stearic acid is often a mixture of stearic and palmitic acids, although purified stearic acid is available.


Fats and oils rich in stearic acid are more abundant in animal fat (up to 30%) than in vegetable fat (typically <5%). The important exceptions are cocoa butter and shea butter, where the stearic acid content (as a triglyceride) is 28–45%.[11]


In terms of its biosynthesis, stearic acid is produced from carbohydrates via the fatty acid synthesis machinery wherein acetyl-CoA contributes two-carbon building blocks.



Uses


In general, the applications of stearic acid exploit its bifunctional character, with a polar head group that can be attached to metal cations and a nonpolar chain that confers solubility in organic solvents. The combination leads to uses as a surfactant and softening agent. Stearic acid undergoes the typical reactions of saturated carboxylic acids, a notable one being reduction to stearyl alcohol, and esterification with a range of alcohols. This is used in a large range of manufactures, from simple to complex electronic devices.



Soaps, cosmetics, detergents


Stearic acid is mainly used in the production of detergents, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products. Soaps are not made directly from stearic acid, but indirectly by saponification of triglycerides consisting of stearic acid esters. Esters of stearic acid with ethylene glycol, glycol stearate, and glycol distearate are used to produce a pearly effect in shampoos, soaps, and other cosmetic products. They are added to the product in molten form and allowed to crystallize under controlled conditions. Detergents are obtained from amides and quaternary alkylammonium derivatives of stearic acid.



Lubricants, softening and release agents


In view of the soft texture of the sodium salt, which is the main component of soap, other salts are also useful for their lubricating properties. Lithium stearate is an important component of grease. The stearate salts of zinc, calcium, cadmium, and lead are used to soften PVC. Stearic acid is used along with castor oil for preparing softeners in textile sizing. They are heated and mixed with caustic potash or caustic soda. Related salts are also commonly used as release agents, e.g. in the production of automobile tires.



Niche uses


Being inexpensive and chemically benign, stearic acid finds many niche applications. As an example, it can be used to make castings from a plaster piece mold or waste mold, and to make a mold from a shellacked clay original. In this use, powdered stearic acid is mixed in water and the suspension is brushed onto the surface to be parted after casting. This reacts with the calcium in the plaster to form a thin layer of calcium stearate, which functions as a release agent. When reacted with zinc it forms zinc stearate, which is used as a lubricant for playing cards (fanning powder) to ensure a smooth motion when fanning. Stearic acid is a common lubricant during injection molding and pressing of ceramic powders.[12] It is also used as a mold release for foam latex that is baked in stone molds.


Stearic acid is used as a negative plate additive in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries. It is added at the rate of 0.6 g per kg of the oxide while preparing the paste. It is believed to enhance the hydrophobicity of the negative plate, particularly during dry-charging process. It also reduces the extension of oxidation of the freshly formed lead (negative active material) when the plates are kept for drying in the open atmosphere after the process of tank formation. As a consequence, the charging time of a dry uncharged battery during initial filling and charging (IFC) is comparatively lower, as compared to a battery assembled with plates which do not contain stearic acid additive.


Fatty acids are classic components of candle-making. Stearic acid is used along with simple sugar or corn syrup as a hardener in candies. In fireworks, stearic acid is often used to coat metal powders such as aluminium and iron. This prevents oxidation, allowing compositions to be stored for a longer period of time.



Metabolism


An isotope labeling study in humans[13] concluded that the fraction of dietary stearic acid that oxidatively desaturates to oleic acid is 2.4 times higher than the fraction of palmitic acid analogously converted to palmitoleic acid.
Also, stearic acid is less likely to be incorporated into cholesterol esters.
In epidemiologic and clinical studies, stearic acid was found to be associated with lowered LDL cholesterol in comparison with other saturated fatty acids.[14]



See also



  • Magnesium stearate

  • Sodium stearate



References





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