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stearic acid [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
CH3(CH2)16COOH
formula, see observation
57-11-4
CAS number
DEF

The most common fatty acid occurring in natural animal and vegetable fats.

CONT

Stearic acid ... is widely used in cosmetics (cold cream, etc.), and is also a flavoring agent for chewing gum, beverages and candy.

CONT

Most commercial stearic acid is about 45% palmitic acid, 50% stearic acid, and 5% oleic acid, but purer grades are increasingly used.

OBS

chemical formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3(CH2)16COOH
formula, see observation
57-11-4
CAS number
DEF

Acide à odeur de suif, présent dans tout corps gras d'origine animale ou végétale. Très employé en cosmétologie (crème de beauté, etc.), on l'utilise aussi comme aromatisant pour la gomme à mâcher, les boissons, les bonbons.

CONT

L'acide stéarique vendu dans le commerce contient environ 50 % d'acide stéarique, 45 % d'acide palmitique et 5 % d'acide oléique.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3(CH2)16COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3(CH2)16COOH
formula, see observation
57-11-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: CH3(CH2)16COOH

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