Instrumentation Octadecanoic acid from Alfa Chemistry

Description

Stearic acid is a white solid with a mild odor. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999);DryPowder; DryPowder, OtherSolid, Liquid; Liquid; OtherSolid; OtherSolid, Liquid; PelletsLargeCrystals; PelletsLargeCrystals, Liquid; PelletsLargeCrystals, WetSolid, OtherSolid; WetSolid, Liquid;Solid;Solid;WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.;hard, white or faintly yellowish crystalline solid/tallow odour;White solid with a mild odor.

Product Specs
ItemOctadecanoic acid
CompanyAlfa Chemistry
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Catalog NumberACM57114
Quantity100
ApplicationOctadecanoic acid, also known as stearic acid, is a versatile fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain, commonly found in both animal and vegetable fats. It appears as a white, wax-like solid with a melting point of 70°C. This compound serves multiple purposes due to its ability to connect with other substances, acting as an emulsifier and thickening agent in various formulations. In the pharmaceutical industry, octadecanoic acid is primarily used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production, contributing to their stability and release properties. It also enhances the consistency and texture of creams when partially neutralized with alkalis. In cosmetics, it functions as a stabilizing agent, while its use extends to the production of metallic stearates, soaps, lubricants, and additives in the manufacturing of PVC products. Through fractionation and other industrial processes, octadecanoic acid is refined for different applications, embodying nature's abundant and functional resource.