Bioactivity | 12-Hydroxystearic acid is a structurally simple and cost-effective low molecular weight organogelator, and its metal salts and derivatives find roles in many important applications[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
Invitro | 12-Hydroxystearic acid (12HSA) and its derivatives have been studied in great detail due to it is effectiveness as a gelator and utility in lubricants[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | 12-Hydroxystearic acid | ||||||||||||
CAS | 106-14-9 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C18H36O3 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 300.48 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Gordon R, et al. Aggregation of 12-Hydroxystearic Acid and Its Lithium Salt in Hexane: Molecular Dynamics Simulations. J Phys Chem B. 2016;120(29):7164-7173. |