Purified Stearic Acid

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DEFINITION

Purified Stearic Acid is a mixture consisting of stearic (octadecanoic) acid (C₁₈H₃₆O₂) and palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid (C₁₆H₃₂O₂) obtained from fats or oils of vegetable or animal origin, which together constitute NLT 96.0% of the total content. The content of stearic acid (C₁₈H₃₆O₂) is NLT 90.0% of the total.

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP Palmitic Acid RS
USP Stearic Acid RS

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