Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in high quantity in animal fat. It is also found in cottonseed oil, pumpkin seed oil, grape seed oil and also in pomegranate seeds. Stearic acid plays an important role as an emulsifier in the cosmetic industry.
Synonyms: 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid; C18:0; Cetylacetic acid; NSC 25956; NSC 261168; Octadecanoic acid; Stearophanic acid
Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
Molecular Weight: 284.48
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH
MDL Number: MFCD00002752
Purity: >=95%
Melting Point: 67-72 C (lit.)
Density: 0.845 g/cm3
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