Sodium stearate
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Sodium stearate (IUPAC: Sodium Octadecanoate) is the sodium salt of stearic acid. This white solid is the most common soap. It is found in many types of solid deodorants, rubbers, latex paints, and inks. It is also a component of some food additives and food flavorings.[1]
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Sodium octadecanoate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.011.354 |
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C18H35NaO2 | |
Molar mass | 306.466 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white solid |
Odor | slight, tallow-like odor |
Density | 1.02 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 245 to 255 °C (473 to 491 °F; 518 to 528 K) |
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Solubility | slightly soluble in ethanediol |
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Flash point | 176 °C (349 °F; 449 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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