Stearic acid is also called octadecanoic acid, which is basically one of the most common long-chain fatty acids. Stearic acid has extensive applications in many fields, for instance, cosmetic industry, rubber industry, food industry, pharmaceutical industry and biomedical science industry. Although, stearic is generally derived from palm oil, it is also derived from others sources such as corn, which is a waxy solid that is almost insoluble in water. Since, stearic acid occurs in many animal ... Read more
According to the report, the global stearic acid market was valued at USD 7.30 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 9.47 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2017 and 2022.
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is derived from fats containing carbon and methyl chains. It has solid wax structure and can be ... Read more
Stearic acid is a waxy solid saturated fatty acid occurring in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, in the milk of several mammals and in other animal fats. Commercial stearic acid is a mixture of approximately equal amounts of stearic and palmitic acids and small amounts of oleic acid. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of detergents, cosmetics including shampoos and shaving products and soaps.