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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