Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid, and its chemical Chemical formulais CH3(CH2)16CO2H. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. Stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 284.47 |
| CAS Number | [57-11-4] |
| Description | White crystalline powder or flakes |
| C18-content (%) | 90 min |
| C8- C16 content (%) | 8 max |
| C-18:1 – content (%) | Report |
| Other higher carbon chains | Report |
| Titre in Degree Celcius | Report |
| Moisture | 0.5 max |
| Acid value | 195 -200 |
| Saponification Value | 196- 201 |
| Iodine Value (mg of I2/gm) | Report |
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Detergents | In manufacture of fatty esters used as surfactants In manufacture of C18 alcohols |
| Cosmetics | In cosmetic formulation |
| Rubber | In Manufacture of methyl laurate used as biodiesel for blending. |
