SODIUM STEARATE 99% - 500 gm

Description

Sodium stearate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is the sodium salt of stearic acid. The reagent is available as a white powder which swells in water. It has a melting point of 245 to 255 C. Sodium stearate is obtained upon saponification of oils and fats. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: .822-16-2 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C18H35NaO2 Molecular weight: 306.46 Assay: minimum 99 Sodium stearate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Sodium stearate is widely used in soaps, and is also found in solid deodorants, rubbers, latex paints, and inks. It is additionally used in the pharmaceutical industry as a surfactant to support the solubility of hydrophobic compounds in the production of various mouth foams. Sodium stearate is additionally incorporated in some food additives and food flavourings. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.