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Stearic Acid
Octadecanoic acid;
 Stearic acid [57-11-4]

DEFINITION

Mixture consisting of stearic (octadecanoic) acid (C18H36O2; Mr, 284.5) and palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid (C16H32O2; Mr, 256.4) obtained from fats or oils of vegetable or animal origin.

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USP Palmitic Acid RS
USP Stearic Acid RS
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