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stearin (stēr`ĭn), fat that is the triglyceride triglyceride, ester formed from glycerol and one to three fatty acids . Fats and oils are triglycerides. In a simple triglyceride such as palmitin or stearin , all three fatty-acid groups are identical. ..... Click the link for more information. of stearic acid, CH3(CH2)16CO2H, i.e., the tristearate ester of glycerol. It is a white crystalline solid at ordinary temperatures and is insoluble in water and very slightly soluble in alcohol. It is found (often mixed with palmitin palmitin (păl`mətĭn), fat that is the triglyceride of palmitic acid, CH3(CH2)14CO2 ..... Click the link for more information. ) in many hard fats and oils, e.g., in tallow, suet, butterfat, cottonseed oil, and olive oil. It is used in making soap and candles. stearin [′stir·ən] (organic chemistry) C3H5(C18H35O2)3A colorless combustible powder; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and carbon disulfide; melts at 72°C; used in metal polishes, pastes, candies, candles, and soap, and to waterproof paper. Also known as glyceryl tristearate; tristearin. 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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