Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid
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Product Description & Chemical Profile
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word "stéar", which means tallow. Stearic Acid is one of the most important constituent chemical in the detergent manufacturing industry too. RXSOL brand stearic acid is one of the purest quality stearic acid. Stearic acid is found in various animal and plant fats, and is a major component of cocoa butter and shea butter.
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