IUPAC Name
Octadecanoic acid
Cas Number
57-11-4
HS Code
3823.11.00
Formula
C18H36O2
Industry
Palm Derivatives
Appearance
White Beads/Flakes
Common Names
Octadecanoic acid
Packaging
25 KGS Kraft Paper PP Bags
Stearic acid, also known as octadecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid found in high-fat plant and animal sources. It appears as a waxy white solid with a molar mass of 284.48 g/mol and a chemical formula of CH3(CH2)16CO2H. Known for positive health effects, stearic acid is naturally present in fats alongside palmitic and oleic acids. Its production involves almost equal amounts of oleic and palmitic acids. Often occurring in nature as an ester of fatty alcohol or in mixed triglycerides, stearic acid is more concentrated in animal fats compared to plant-derived fats.
Manufacturing Process
In the production of stearic acid, fatty acids play a pivotal role, and the method is tailored to match the quality of the final product and the chosen raw material. Diverse protocols are employed, with tallow and grease being prevalent raw materials. The production process comprises two key steps:
a. Hydrolysis, where glycerin and fatty acids are generated from raw ingredients (oil or fat), followed by the separation of the two products.
b. Separation involves the purification and separation of the fatty acid mixture in the second stage.
Stearic acid, also known as octadecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid found in high-fat plant and animal sources. It appears as a waxy white solid with a molar mass of 284.48 g/mol and a chemical formula of CH3(CH2)16CO2H. Known for positive health effects, stearic acid is naturally present in fats alongside palmitic and oleic acids. Its production involves almost equal amounts of oleic and palmitic acids. Often occurring in nature as an ester of fatty alcohol or in mixed triglycerides, stearic acid is more concentrated in animal fats compared to plant-derived fats.
Manufacturing Process
In the production of stearic acid, fatty acids play a pivotal role, and the method is tailored to match the quality of the final product and the chosen raw material. Diverse protocols are employed, with tallow and grease being prevalent raw materials. The production process comprises two key steps:
a. Hydrolysis, where glycerin and fatty acids are generated from raw ingredients (oil or fat), followed by the separation of the two products.
b. Separation involves the purification and separation of the fatty acid mixture in the second stage.
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