CAS 57-11-4 | Stearic Acid

Products Description

Stearic Acid, also known as Octadecanoic Acid, is widely found in nature and is a fatty acid. Its chemical formula is C18H36O2, with a molecular weight of 284.48 and a CAS registration number of 57 - 11 - 4. In appearance, Stearic Acid (reagent grade) is a white waxy transparent solid or a slightly yellow waxy solid with a slight smell of butter. In terms of solubility, it is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in benzene, carbon disulfide, and ethanol, but easily soluble in hot ethanol, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents.

Basic Info

Preparation method

STEARIC ACID For biochemistry can be obtained by oil hydrolysis, that is, oil is decomposed into fatty acids and glycerol under high temperature, high pressure and catalyst (such as sulfuric acid), and then separated and purified to obtain stearic acid. It can also be obtained by hydrogenating oleic acid as a raw material under the action of a catalyst.

Uses

Cosmetic Industry: Stearic Acid is an important ingredient in many skin - care products and cosmetics. In lotions and creams, Stearic Acid can act as an emulsifier, enabling the oil phase and the water phase to mix evenly, thus increasing the consistency and texture of the product.
Food Industry: It can be used as a food additive, mainly as a lubricant, release agent, etc. For example, in the production of candies and chocolates, Stearic Acid can prevent candies from sticking to molds, making the product easier to demold.
Plastic Industry: It is used in the production of plastic products as a lubricant and release agent, improving the processing properties of plastics and making the surface of plastic products smoother.
Rubber Industry: In the rubber processing process, Stearic Acid can be used as an active agent and softener to improve the flexibility and plasticity of rubber, and also to improve the vulcanization properties of rubber.
Pharmaceutical Industry: In pharmaceutical preparations, Stearic Acid can be used as an excipient to make pills, capsules and other dosage forms to help drug molding and stability.

Company Profile

TIANJIN GNEE BIOTECH CO., LTD. is an enterprise specialising in the research, development, production and sales of phytochemicals and fine chemicals.Our factory was established in 2021 and is located in Henan Province, covering an area of 3,600 square metres. We have a professional, well-equipped and high-quality R&D team with more than 10 years of R&D experience. Our products are widely exported to many countries, such as the United States, Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Europe, etc., and we provide customers with fast shipping services. We hope to establish long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation with more friends in the future, and provide the best products and services for our customers.

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