{"product_id":"stearic-acid","title":"Stearic Acid","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStearic Acid (CAS 57-11-4) – Cosmetic Grade Fatty Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStearic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a saturated long-chain fatty acid widely used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, personal care, candle, rubber, and industrial applications. It functions primarily as an emulsifying agent, thickener, stabilizer, and surfactant component in a wide range of formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its excellent thickening and consistency-enhancing properties, Stearic Acid is one of the most essential raw materials in cream, lotion, soap, and cosmetic manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical \u0026amp; Technical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stearic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIUPAC Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octadecanoic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C₁₈H₃₆O₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284.48 g\/mol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57-11-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White waxy flakes, beads, or powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild fatty odor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water; 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