Stearic Acid
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Product Description
Product
Stearic Acid
CAS
57-11-4
Formula
C18H36O2
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Iodine Value
< 1.5
Titer
65 - 69 C
C18:0
90.0 - 100.0%
C18:1
< 2.0%
Acid Value
195 - 201
C16:0
< 10.0%
Saponification Value
196 - 202
Color, % Trans. 440/550
> 35/40%
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
Renewable Raw Material , High Purity Fatty Acids & Esters , Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly , Industrial Chemicals , Surfactants , Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients , Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers , Emollients - Butters , Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more , Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids , Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners
Industry
Adhesives , Agricultural , Cleaners , Cosmetic , Detergent , Flavor , Flavor & Fragrance , Food Chemicals , Industrial , Nutrition , Pharmaceutical , Plastics
Functions
Stearic Acid
Product Description
Product
Stearic Acid
CAS
57-11-4
Formula
C18H36O2
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Iodine Value
< 1.5
Titer
65 - 69 C
C18:0
90.0 - 100.0%
C18:1
< 2.0%
Acid Value
195 - 201
C16:0
< 10.0%
Saponification Value
196 - 202
Color, % Trans. 440/550
> 35/40%
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
Renewable Raw Material , High Purity Fatty Acids & Esters , Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly , Industrial Chemicals , Surfactants , Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients , Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers , Emollients - Butters , Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more , Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids , Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners
Industry
Adhesives , Agricultural , Cleaners , Cosmetic , Detergent , Flavor , Flavor & Fragrance , Food Chemicals , Industrial , Nutrition , Pharmaceutical , Plastics
Functions
