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C18H35NAO2 [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Respiratory System
Universal entry(ies)
C18H35NaO2
formula, see observation
DEF

White powder with fatty odor. Soluble in hot water and hot alcohol; slowly soluble in cold water and cold alcohol; insoluble in many organic solvents.

CONT

Sodium stearate ... used as an emulsifier in food ... Some uses in medicine and pharmacy.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H35NaO2

Key term(s)
  • stearic acid sodium salt

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Appareil respiratoire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H35NaO2
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel de l'acide stéarique employé comme émulsifiant alimentaire et se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche particulièrement soluble, à chaud, dans l'eau et l'alcool. Quelques usages en médecine et en pharmacie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C18H35NaO2

Spanish

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