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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