- Brand NameASFA
- ClassificationACIDS
- Purity80%
- Country of OriginMALAYSIA
- Supply TypeManufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Distributor
- Preferred Buyer Location All Countries Except India
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C₁₇H₃₅CO₂H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ "stéar", which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates