Stearamide
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Description
Colorless, waxy compound. Stearamide is commonly used as a release agent on the surface of plastic bags (e.g., Ziploc) to prevent the sides from sticking together. Small amounts of stearamide can readily transfer to the surface of any material placed inside the bags.
Synonyms and Related Terms
octadecanamide; Kemamide; amide wax
Other Properties
Soluble in chloroform, methylene chloride. Slightly soluble in ethanol, ether. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | CH3(CH2)16CONH2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 124-26-5 |
| Melting Point | 109 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 283.50 |
| Boiling Point | 251 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS 08/02/2000
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983