Stearic Acid

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Stearic Acid Specification

Molecular Weight
284.48 g/mol Grams (g)

Taste
Neutral

Structural Formula
CH3(CH2)16COOH

Smell
Odorless

HS Code
3823.19

Boiling point
383C (726F)

Molecular Formula
C18H36O2

Grade
Industrial Pharmaceutical

Purity
98% - 99%

Application
Used in manufacturing soap cosmetics candles and plastics

Appearance
White Crystalline Powder

CAS No
57-11-4

EINECS No
200-313-4

Other Names
Octadecanoic Acid

Usage
Emulsifier lubricant surfactant

Melting Point
69.6C (157F)

Density
0.847 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Solubility
Insoluble in water soluble in alcohol and ether

Raw Material
Palm oil and animal fat

About Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid.It is a waxy solid, and its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)16CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word "stéar", which means tallow.The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. Stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid.Stearic acid undergoes the typical reactions of saturated carboxylic acids, a notable one being reduction to stearyl alcohol,and esterification with a range of alcohols.This is used in a large range of manufactures, from simple to complex electronic devices.Stearic acid is mainly used in the production of detergents, soaps,cosmetics susch as shampoos and shaving cream products.

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