Hydroxystearin (CAS 120-87-6) — formula C18H36O4, molecular weight 316.5; category food additives.
Hydroxystearin (CAS 120-87-6) is a food additives. Its molecular formula C18H36O4 comprises 18 C, 36 H, 4 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 316.5. Reported physicochemical data: LogP about 5.1. Food additives improve flavor, texture, color and shelf life of food, and must comply with relevant food-safety regulations and usage limits. Common in beverages, baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners, antioxidants or nutritional fortifiers. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 120-87-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H36O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 316.5 |
| LogP | 5.1 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners |
| Category | Antioxidants |
Documented applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Hydroxystearin is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 120-87-6 and molecular formula C18H36O4 (molecular weight 316.5), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 120-87-6
Its molecular formula C18H36O4 comprises 18 C, 36 H, 4 O atoms.
Also known as: Hydroxystearin · 羟基硬脂精
Category: food additives
The CAS registry number of Hydroxystearin is 120-87-6.
Molecular formula C18H36O4, molecular weight 316.5.
It is also registered under: Hydroxystearin, 羟基硬脂精.
Recorded applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Category: Antioxidants.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for Hydroxystearin (CAS 120-87-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 120-87-6 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 89377 |
| Molecular formula | C18H36O4 |
| IUPAC name | 9,10-dihydroxyoctadecanoic acid |
| UNII (FDA) | 6C8DC6UQ5A |
| Molecular Weight | 316.5 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 5.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 16 |
| Exact Mass | 316.26135963 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 316.26135963 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 77.8 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 22 |
9,10-Dihydroxystearic acid; 9,10-Dihydroxyoctadecanoic acid; 120-87-6; Dioxystearinsaeure; 9,10-dihydroxy-octadecanoic acid; 9,10-Dihydroxystearinsaeure; 6C8DC6UQ5A; CHEBI:28724; DTXSID30870475; NSC-60305; RefChem:548772; DTXCID60219717; 204-432-2; MFCD00046726; 9,10-Dihydroxystearate; Octadecanoic acid, 9,10-dihydroxy-
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS |
|---|---|
| GHS notification summary | 4.7% (2 / 43) |
| GHS notification summary | 4.7% (2 / 43) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H302 (90.7%), H413 (90.7%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 4.7% (2 of 43) of reports.
H302 (90.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Hydroxystearin · CAS 120-87-6 · C18H36O4. UNII 6C8DC6UQ5A.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 羟基硬脂精