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Sigma-Aldrich

1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol

≥99%

Synonym(s):

MG(18:0/0:0/0:0)[rac], 1-Monooctadecanoyl-rac-glycerol, rac-Glycerol 1-stearate, DL-α-Stearin, Monostearin

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)16COOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
123-94-4
Molecular Weight:
358.56
Beilstein:
1728685
EC Number:
204-664-4
MDL number:
MFCD00036186
UNSPSC Code:
51191904
PubChem Substance ID:
24896595
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

functional group

phospholipid

lipid type

neutral glycerides

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C21H42O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-21(24)25-19-20(23)18-22/h20,22-23H,2-19H2,1H3

InChI key

VBICKXHEKHSIBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Monostearin (1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol) is used in the development of drug delivery vehicles such as nanoparticles and microemulsions.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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