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Stearic AcidStearic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a straight-chain structure consisting of 18 carbon atoms, with the chemical formula C17H35COOH (C18H36O2). It is widely found in nature, especially in animal fats and certain vegetable oils. Stearic acid presents a white solid form at room temperature, colorless and odorless, with low water solubility and high solubility in organic solvents. Industrially, stearic acid can be obtained by hydrolysis of animal and vegetable fats, and is widely used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics and rubber industries as well as candle manufacturing, etc. It is both an important chemical raw material and a functional additive for a wide range of products. Less ...
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