Product Description

ProductStearic Acid
CAS57-11-4
FormulaC18H36O2
SynonymOctadecanoic acid

Typical Product Specifications

Iodine Value< 1.5
Titer65 - 69 C
C18:090.0 - 100.0%
C18:1< 2.0%
C16:0< 10.0%
Saponification Value196 - 202
Color, % Trans. 440/550> 35/40%
Acid Value195 - 201
Chemical StructureChemical 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+ %

ClassGums 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
FunctionEmulsifier
IndustryFood Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Agricultural, Plastics
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