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Stearyl stearate (CAS 2778-96-3)

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CAS Number:
2778-96-3
Molecular Weight:
536.96
Molecular Formula:
C36H72O2
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Stearyl stearate is a compound that is widely used in the study of lipid chemistry and materials science. It serves as a model compound for examining the melting and crystallization behavior of long-chain fatty acid esters, which is relevant to the understanding of lipid bilayer dynamics in biological membranes. In the field of polymer science, stearyl stearate is utilized as a processing aid and internal lubricant to modify the thermal and mechanical properties of plastic materials, and its effects on polymer crystallinity and stability are areas of active research. Researchers also investigate the compound′s potential as a phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage applications, examining its thermal conductivity, heat capacity, and phase transition temperatures.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Stearyl stearate, 1 g

sc-215912
1 g
$151.00

Stearyl stearate, 5 g

sc-215912A
5 g
$743.00