Butyl Stearate
Product Description
| Product | Butyl Stearate | 
| CAS | 123-95-5 | 
| Formula | CH3(CH2)16COO(CH2)3CH3 | 
| Synonym | N-Butyl Stearate-Cosmetic Grade, Octadecanoic acid, butyl ester, Butyl stearate | 
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.86 (204 c) | 
| Practically Insoluble | ss | 
| Slightly Soluble | in water | 
| Odor | Typicalyl Odorless | 
| Saponification Value | 170-180 mg/KOH/g | 
| Iodine Value | 0.5 g I2/100g Max | 
| Moisture | 0.1% Max | 
| Sensoric | (@ 25 ยบC) : Transparent liquid | 
| Color | 30 APHA Max | 
| Hydroxyl Value | 1 mg/KOH/g Max | 
| Acid Value | 0.2 mg/KOH/g Max | 
| Refractive Index | 1.4430 (20 c) | 
| Melting Point | 17-22 c | 
| Molecular weight | 340.60 | 
| Flash Point | (cc) 160 c | 
| Solubility | alcohol, ether, hydrocarbon oils | 
| Boiling Point | 343 c | 
| Chemical Structure | ![]()  | 
| Notes | Used in inks, cosmetics, and pharaceuticals, it is also an ingredient in special lubricants and polishes. Use: EMOLLIENT, MASKING, SKIN CONDITIONING  | 
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly | 
| Function | Humectants & Emollients | 
| Industry | Industrial | 

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