Aure Chemical: Trusted Source of Stearoyl chloride CAS 112-76-5
Stearoyl chloride is a specialized organic intermediate valued in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The long hydrophobic C18 chain combined with the reactive acid chloride group allows controlled introduction of stearoyl moieties in synthetic routes. Aure Chemical maintains consistent quality and full documentation to support laboratory and scale-up needs.
Basic Information
| CAS No. | 112-76-5 |
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| EC No. | 204-004-5 |
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| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)16COCl |
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| Molecular Weight | 302.92 |
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| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid or low-melting solid |
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| Melting Point | 21-22 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 174-178 °C at 2 mmHg (lit.) |
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| Density | 0.897 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Solubility | Reacts with water; soluble in common organic solvents (chloroform, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane) |
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| Storage Conditions | Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere. Protect from moisture. |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Key Applications
Organic synthesis intermediate: Stearoyl chloride serves as a reactive acylating agent for the introduction of long-chain stearoyl groups in complex organic molecules.
Fine chemical intermediate: It is utilized in the preparation of specialty fine chemicals requiring hydrophobic fatty acid modifications.
Pharmaceutical intermediate: The compound acts as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical derivatives and lipid-modified APIs.
Laboratory research: Researchers employ it in exploratory synthetic studies and methodology development involving acylation reactions.
Process development: It facilitates route optimization and scale-up activities in custom synthesis projects for complex organic targets.
Partnering with Aure Chemical for Reliable Supply
Consistent product quality: Reliable material quality is supported by routine quality control to ensure batch consistency suitable for fine chemical applications.
Flexible global supply: Stable export supply is supported by established logistics channels for laboratory scale, pilot scale and bulk procurement.
SDS and COA support: SDS, COA and supporting product documents are available upon request for sourcing, export and quality review.
Packaging and technical service: Flexible packaging options including 25L/200L HDPE drum, moisture-protected along with responsive technical assistance.
