2-Hydroxystearic acid
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2-Hydroxystearic acid is an alpha-hydroxy fatty acid commonly used in a variety of personal care products, especially cosmetic and skin care formulations. 2-Hydroxystearic acid has unique chemical properties that make it an effective emulsifier and stabilizer, improving the texture and shelf life of cosmetic products. It also has a potential physiological role in improving skin hydration and elasticity, although its biological function is not fully understood.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.86%
- CAS No.: 629-22-1
- Formula: C18H36O3
- Molecular Weight:300.48
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Storage:
Store at room temperature 3 years.
In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
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Biological Activity
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Chemical Information
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Solvent & Solubility
- Purity & Documentation
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Help & FAQs
Biological Activity
DL-alpha-Hydroxystearic acid is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 629-22-1
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 300.48
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Formula C18H36O3
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)C(O)=O
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Synonyms
DL-2-Hydroxystearic acid
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Store at room temperature 3 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 2.5 mg/mL (8.32 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (237 KB)
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SDS (632 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 3.3280 mL | 16.6400 mL | 33.2801 mL | 83.2002 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.6656 mL | 3.3280 mL | 6.6560 mL | 16.6400 mL |
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