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stearic acid |
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stearic acid [′stir·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) CH3(CH2)16COOH Nature's most common fatty acid, derived from natural animal and vegetable fats; colorless, waxlike solid, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform; melts at 70°C; used as a lubricant and in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food packaging. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Saturated fatty acids, which include stearic acids, hydrogenated fatty acids, coconut-type fatty acids and others, will continue to garner the largest share of the fatty acid market, accounting for about 57% of the total in 2002. |
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