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Stearic acid (/ˈstɪərɪk/ STEER-ik, /stiˈærɪk/ stee-ARR-ik) is a
saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The
IUPAC name is
octadecanoic acid. It...
- Bambara: sìtulu ߛߌ߮ߕߎߟߎ) is a fat (triglyceride;
mainly oleic acid and
stearic acid)
extracted from the nut of the
African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa)...
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composed of only a few triglycerides,
derived from palmitic, oleic, and
stearic acids in the 1-, 2-, and 3-positions of glycerol, respectively. The simplest...
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organic compound with the
molecular formula C20H40O3. It is the
ester of
stearic acid and
ethylene glycol. It is used as an
ingredient in many
types of...
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Sodium stearate (IUPAC:
Sodium Octadecanoate) is the
sodium salt of
stearic acid. This
white solid is the most
common soap. It is
found in many types...
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carbons at a time, so in the
oxidation of an 18
carbon fatty acid such as
Stearic Acid 8
cycles will need to
occur to
completely break down Acyl-CoA. This...
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Glycol distearate is the
diester of
stearic acid and
ethylene glycol. It is
mostly commonly encountered in
personal care
products and
cosmetics where...
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content of
tallow is:
Saturated fatty acids:
Palmitic acid (C16:0): 26%
Stearic acid (C18:0): 14%
Myristic acid (C14:0): 3%
Monounsaturated fatty acids:...
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triglycerides are POS, SOS, and POP,
where P = palmitic, O = oleic, and S =
stearic acid residues.
Cocoa butter,
unlike non-fat
cocoa solids,
contains only...
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consisting of salt
containing two
equivalents of
stearate (the
anion of
stearic acid) and one
magnesium cation (Mg2+).
Magnesium stearate is a white, water-insoluble...
