Stearic acid
Stearic acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Stearic acid (IUPAC systematic name: octadecanoic acid) is one of the useful types of saturated fatty acids that comes from many animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is a waxy solid.
| Trade Name | Stearic acid |
| Generic | Stearic acid |
| Stearic acid Other Names | Acide octadécanoïque, Acide stéarique, C18:0, n-octadecanoic acid, Octadecanoic acid, Octadecansäure, Octadecoic acid, Oktadekansäure, Stearic acid, Stearinsäure |
| Type | |
| Formula | C18H36O2 |
| Weight | Average: 284.4772 Monoisotopic: 284.271530396 |
| Groups | Approved, Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Stearic acid is an ingredient found in topical products as a skin protectant.
Stearic acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Skin greasy
Toxicity
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 4640 mg/kg [Rat]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg Rabbit.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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