CAS No. 112-61-8
Batch:
Purity:98
Chemical Structure
Check the
Methyl Stearate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 112-61-8 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C19H38O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 298.50 | |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
Biological Activity
Methyl stearate is a naturally occurring fatty acid methyl ester derived from stearic acid that functions as a fermentation nutrient and lipid derivative. It participates in lipid metabolic pathways and modulates fatty acid signaling cascades, influencing cell membrane dynamics and metabolic processes. In cellular models, fatty acid methyl esters regulate inflammatory mediator expression and downstream metabolic flux, supporting cellular growth and nutrient uptake in culture systems. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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Solubility
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
8 mg/mL
(26.8 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.