Stearic acid
Chemical compound
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Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. It is a soft waxy solid with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CO₂H. The triglyceride derived from three molecules of stearic acid is called stearin. Wikipedia
Formula: C18H36O2
Melting point: 156.7°F (69.3°C)
Molar mass: 284.48 g/mol
Boiling point: 681.8°F (361°C)
Density: 941 kg/m³
Classification: Fatty acid