Synonyms
ACIDUM STEARICUM 50;CETYLACETIC ACID;FEMA 3035;CARBOXYLIC ACID C18;C18;C18:0 FATTY ACID;hystrene5016;hystrene7018
Description
Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a major component of cocoa butter and has also been found in beef fat and vegetable oils. Unlike many long-chain saturated fatty acids, dietary stearic acid does not induce hypercholesterolemia or raise LDL-cholesterol.
Molecular Formula
C18H36O2
InChIKey
QIQXTHQIDYTFRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Storage
Store below +30℃.
pKa
pKa 5.75±0.00(H2O
t = 35) (Uncertain)
Boiling Point
361 ℃ (lit.)
Melting Point
67-72 ℃ (lit.)
Vapour Pressure
1 mm Hg ( 173.7 ℃)
Applications
Washing chemical dyeing and printing auxiliaries raw materials