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12-Hydroxystearic acid
1. Basic Information
Name: 12-Hydroxystearic acid
Alias: 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
CAS No.: 106-14-9
Molecular Formula: C??H??O?
Molecular Weight: 300.48
Category: Hydroxy fatty acid raw material, lithium grease thickener, wax modifier, cosmetic thickener, paint coating anti-settling agent
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White or off-white waxy flake / granular solid
- Odor: Faint mild fatty acid odor
- Solubility: Soluble in hot ethanol, toluene, xylene, mineral oil, ester solvents; slightly soluble in cold organic solvents; almost insoluble in water
- Melting Point: 70–76 ℃
- Density (20℃ solid): 0.98 g/cm3
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic under normal humidity
- Aqueous property: Insoluble in water, weak acidity when dissolved in alcohol; stable neutral water environment
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Long saturated alkyl chain with carboxyl group at terminal and hydroxyl group at C12 carbon, dual functional groups of -COOH and -OH
- Saponification & Salt formation: Reacts with lithium hydroxide to produce lithium 12-hydroxystearate, core thickener for high-temperature lithium grease
- Esterification: Hydroxyl and carboxyl groups can undergo esterification with alcohols to synthesize synthetic wax, lubricant esters
- Self-crosslinking: Under heating and catalyst conditions, intermolecular esterification occurs to form polyester wax with high hardness
- Thermal stability: Stable below 150 ℃; above 200 ℃ dehydration occurs to generate unsaturated stearic acid
- Photostability: Good light resistance, no discoloration under long-term light exposure
- Compatibility: Compatible with mineral oils, synthetic esters, waxes, resin coatings; incompatible with strong alkali under high temperature (easy saponification)
3. Main Application Fields
1. High Temperature Lithium Grease Thickener (Core Application)
Synthetic lithium soap thickener raw material; lithium grease made from it features high dropping point, anti-oxidation, water resistance, wide temperature range lubrication
2. Synthetic Wax & Plastic Modifier
Raw material for high-melting-point synthetic ester wax; used for plastic lubricant, anti-blocking agent, pigment dispersant
3. Cosmetic Raw Material
Thickening, gelling agent for lip gloss, cream, ointment; improves texture and stability of oil-based cosmetics
4. Coatings & Inks
Anti-settling agent, anti-sagging auxiliary for solvent-based paint, offset ink; improves pigment suspension performance
5. Metal Processing Lubricant
Additive for drawing oil, cutting oil, provides extreme pressure lubrication and anti-rust performance
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Specification |
| CAS Number | 106-14-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C??H??O? |
| Appearance | Uniform white waxy flakes without yellow discoloration |
| Acid Value | 178–188 mgKOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value | 150–160 mgKOH/g |
| Melting Point | 70–76 ℃ |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Iodine Value | ≤5 gI?/100g |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | 25kg PE lined woven bag / cardboard drum |
| Storage Condition | Hermetically sealed cool dry warehouse below 25 ℃, isolate strong alkali and high temperature heat sources |
| Transportation Requirement | Waxy solid fatty acid, conventional general chemical packaging |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under sealed storage |
Safety Warning
Mild low-irritation fatty acid solid. Dust slightly irritates eyes and respiratory tract; molten high-temperature liquid may cause mild skin burns. All operations in ventilated workshop with dust mask and nitrile gloves; avoid high-temperature molten splashing. Waste can be recycled by esterification recovery; residual waste belongs to general organic fatty chemical waste.
