Stearic acid Wikipedia
Stearic acid (/ ˈ s t ɪər ɪ k / STEERik, / s t i ˈ ær ɪ k / steeARRik) is a saturated fatty acid with an 18carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C 17 H 35 CO 2 H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ "stéar", which means salts and esters of stearic acid are called its ester, stearic acid is ...