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butyl stearate [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Cosmetology
Universal entry(ies)
C17H35COOC4H9
formula, see observation
C22H44O2
formula, see observation
DEF

A colorless, oily liquid, almost immiscible with water and miscible with most organic solvents. An antifoaming agent in sugar-beet processing. A flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, candy, liquors, etc.

CONT

Butyl stearate [is a] colorless, stable, oleaginous liquid ... Use: Ingredient of polishes, ... emollient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, lipsticks, dampproofer for concrete, flavoring.

OBS

Chemical formula: C17H35COOC4H9 or C22H44O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
  • Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C17H35COOC4H9
formula, see observation
C22H44O2
formula, see observation
DEF

Liquide oléagineux, incolore, presque insoluble dans l'eau, miscible à la plupart des solvants organiques. Antimousse pour la préparation du sucre de betterave. Aromatisant des boissons, crèmes glacées, bonbons, liqueurs, etc.

OBS

Utilisé aussi dans la fabrication de produits pharmaceutiques et cosmétiques.

OBS

Formule chimique : C17H35COOC4H9 or C22H44O2

Spanish

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