Stearic Acid

Product Description
Product | Stearic Acid |
CAS | 57-11-4 |
Formula | C18H36O2 |
Synonym | Octadecanoic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
Iodine Value | < 1.5 |
Titer | 65 - 69 C |
C18:0 | 90.0 - 100.0% |
C18:1 | < 2.0% |
C16:0 | < 10.0% |
Saponification Value | 196 - 202 |
Color, % Trans. 440/550 | > 35/40% |
Acid Value | 195 - 201 |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is useful for a variety of applications. Food grade stearic acid is useful as an emulsifier due to its ability to stabilize and enhance oil/water mixtures. Parchem also offers industrial and technical grade stearic acid in powder or flakes.
Category: Oleochemicals, High Purity Fatty Acids
Purity: 99+ % |
Class | Gums โ Waxes โ Food Thickeners, Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids, Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Emollients - Butters, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Surfactants, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly, High Purity Fatty Acids & Esters, Renewable Raw Material |
Function | Emulsifier |
Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Agricultural, Plastics |

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