Description
1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid; Cetylacetic acid; Octadecanoic acid; Stearophanic acid
| CAS | 57-11-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 284.48 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White flakes |
| Odour | Fatty odour | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 67 – 72 °C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 113 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 361 °C |
| Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 1 mm Hg at 174 °C | Vapour Density | 9.8 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.845 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White granular powder, granules, flakes, or scales | Assay (Mix of Fatty Acid) | Min 99% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.001% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0001% |
| Sulphated Ash | Max 0.1% | Iodine Value | Max 4.0% |
| Congealing Point | Min 54 deg C | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |















