Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:cosmetics
|
| gptkbp:acidity |
Forms esters with alcohols
|
| gptkbp:appearance |
White, waxy solid
|
| gptkbp:aroma |
Odorless
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Decomposes upon heating
|
| gptkbp:bioavailability |
Biodegradable under certain conditions
|
| gptkbp:casnumber |
57-11-4
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| gptkbp:chemical_formula |
C18 H36 O2
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| gptkbp:composed_by |
Can be obtained from animal sources
Can be obtained from plant sources Can be synthesized from palmitic acid |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
Derived from triglycerides
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
Insoluble in water
Soluble in organic solvents |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Source of energy
Precursor for other lipids Used in cell membrane structure |
| gptkbp:engine |
Used in lubricants
Used in coatings Used in candle making Used in plastics Used in rubber production |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Low environmental impact
|
| gptkbp:flash_type |
204 ° C
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Stearic Acid
|
| gptkbp:isorange |
Has several isomers
|
| gptkbp:market |
Widely available in the market
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| gptkbp:mass |
284.48 g/mol
|
| gptkbp:melting_point |
361 ° C
69.6 ° C |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
Found in animal fats
Found in vegetable oils |
| gptkbp:p_hlevel |
Neutral
4.89 |
| gptkbp:population_density |
0.849 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
Octadecanoic acid
|
| gptkbp:produces |
Produced from both animal and vegetable sources
|
| gptkbp:reaction_with_hydrogen |
Can be hydrogenated to form stearyl alcohol
|
| gptkbp:reaction_with_oxidizers |
Can be oxidized to form ketones
|
| gptkbp:related_products |
Oleic Acid
Palmitic Acid |
| gptkbp:safety |
Non-toxic in small amounts
May cause skin irritation in high concentrations |
| gptkbp:side_effect |
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
|
| gptkbp:storage |
Store in a cool, dry place
Keep away from heat sources |
| gptkbp:trends |
Growing demand in food industry
Increasing use in natural cosmetics |
| gptkbp:uses |
Used in cosmetics
Used in food industry as an emulsifier Used in the production of soaps |
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
Can be esterified
Forms salts with bases Undergoes hydrogenation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dove_Nourishing_Body_Care
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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