Sodium Stearate

• CAS: 822-16-2
• Catalog Number: ACM822162
• Category: Anionic Surfactants; Soaps of Fatty Acids
• Molecular Weight: 306.46
• Molecular Formula: C18H35NaO2
• Description: Vegetable-based aqueous thickener and gelling agent, emulsifying agent (o/w), and cleansing agent. Consists primarily of the sodium salts of saturated C16 & C18 fatty acids. Particle size (thru 100 mesh) approx. 0.4 micrometers.
• Synonyms: Stearic acid, sodium salt
• IUPAC Name: Sodium;octadecanoate
• Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
• InChI: RYYKJJJTJZKILX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C18H36O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1
• Melting Point: 245 – 255ºC
• Flash Point: 162.4ºC
• Density: 1.103 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in hot water, alcohol and esters
• Appearance: Off-white powder
• Application: Stick cosmetics (e.g. deodorants), color cosmetics, soaps, creams, lotions, sunscreens, after sun care products.
• Storage: Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
• Active Content: 98%
• CNo.Chain: C18:0
• Complexity: 207
• Composition: Sodium stearate
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Exact Mass: 306.25347464
• Features And Benefits: Multi-functional ingredient with thickening, gelling, and emulsifying propertiesWidely used as thickener in stick products (e.g. deodorants) and co-emulsifier in cream and lotions
• Heavy Atom Count: 21
• HS Code: 3402130000
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• LogP: 4.99780
• Monoisotopic Mass: 306.25347464
• Physical State: Solid
• PSA: 4.13
• Rotatable Bond Count: 16
• Safety Description: 24/25
• Sodium Derivative Of: Stearate
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Storage Conditions: 2-8ºC
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H319-H411
• Symbol: GHS07,GHS09
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.1 Ų
• WGK Germany: 1

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Sodium Stearate?

The molecular formula of Sodium Stearate is C18H35NaO2.

What is the molecular weight of Sodium Stearate?

The molecular weight of Sodium Stearate is 306.5 g/mol.

What are some synonyms for Sodium Stearate?

Some synonyms for Sodium Stearate include Sodium octadecanoate and Octadecanoic acid, sodium salt.

When was Sodium Stearate created and last modified?

Sodium Stearate was created on 2005-07-19 and last modified on 2023-12-30.

What is the role of Sodium Stearate?

Sodium Stearate has a role as a detergent.

What is the IUPAC name of Sodium Stearate?

The IUPAC name of Sodium Stearate is sodium octadecanoate.

What is the InChIKey of Sodium Stearate?

The InChIKey of Sodium Stearate is RYYKJJJTJZKILX-UHFFFAOYSA-M.

What is the CAS number for Sodium Stearate?

The CAS number for Sodium Stearate is 822-16-2.

How many hydrogen bond acceptor counts does Sodium Stearate have?

Sodium Stearate has 2 hydrogen bond acceptor counts.

What is the topological polar surface area of Sodium Stearate?

The topological polar surface area of Sodium Stearate is 40.1 Ų.

Synthetic Use

Upstream Synthesis Route 1

• 57-11-4

• 822-16-2

Reference: [1] Patent: CN106187745, 2016, A, . Location in patent: Paragraph 0040-0046

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 96-11-7
• 822-16-2

• 555-43-1

Reference: [1] Z.B., 1903, vol. 44, p. 86

Downstream Synthesis Route 2

• 822-16-2

• 555-43-1

Reference: [1] Chemische Berichte, 1903, vol. 36, p. 2767[2] Chem. Zentralbl., 1904, vol. 75, # II, p. 413

Downstream Synthesis Route 3

• 96-13-9
• 822-16-2

• 51063-97-9

Reference: [1]Journal of the American Chemical Society,1914,vol. 36,p. 540
[2],1903,vol. 44,p. 86

Downstream Synthesis Route 4

• 554-10-9
• 822-16-2

• 22610-63-5

Reference: [1]Chemische Berichte,1926,vol. 59,p. 695
[2],1927,p. 1

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.