DESCRIPTION

Glyceryl Tristearate occurs as a white, microfine, crystalline powder. It is prepared by reacting glycerin with stearic acid in the presence of a suitable catalyst such as aluminum oxide. It is also found in many animal and vegetable fats such as tallow and cocoa butter. It is soluble in hot alcohol and in chloroform; very slightly soluble in cold alcohol, in ether, and in petroleum ether; but insoluble in water.