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Introduction Stearic Acids
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. It found in many animal and vegetable fats. It is a white, waxy solid that is insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents. Stearic acid used in the manufacture of candles, soaps, and other cosmetics, and in the production of lubricants, plasticizers, and other chemicals.
Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. It found in many animal and vegetable fats. It is a white, waxy solid that is insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents. Stearic acid is used in the manufacture of candles, soaps, and also other cosmetics, and in the production of lubricants, plasticizers, and other chemicals.
Stearic Acid Formula
A long chain saturated fatty acid, with the chemical formula C17H35COOH. The fatty acid found in many animal and vegetable oils, and used in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and also other products.
Properties of Stearic Acid Structure
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. It is a white solid with a characteristic odor. Stearic acid is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol and ether. It is a weak acid and a poor conductor of electricity.
Production of Stearic Acid
- Stearic acid is a fatty acid that synthesized in the body from the essential fatty acids linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid. It also found in food sources such as animal products, dairy products, and plant oils.
- Stearic acid used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. It is a common ingredient in soaps, detergents, and also cosmetics. It is also used in the production of plastics, adhesives, and lubricants.
Stearic Acid Use
- Stearic acid is a fatty acid that used in making soap.
- It is a saturated fatty acid and found in animal and vegetable fats.
- It used to make soap because it helps to make a harder bar of soap that is less likely to dissolve in water.
Here is a list of commodities that require the use of Stearic Acid:
- Soaps
- Shampoo
- Candles
- Lubricants
- Insecticides
- Textiles
Stearic Acid Safety
- Stearic acid a fatty acid found in many animal and vegetable fats. It used in the manufacture of soaps, candles, and cosmetics. It also a component of food additives such as lecithin and stearates.
- Stearic acid Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration also non-toxic and does not cause skin irritation.
Side effects
The global food system is becoming increasingly complex and is under pressure to feed a growing population with a changing diet. The challenges posed by this complexity compounded by the fact that the food system highly vulnerable to shocks, such as extreme weather events and commodity price volatility.
The food system is also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which are causing climate change. Climate change already making the food system more challenging and projected to increase the risk of hunger and also malnutrition.
The food system is a complex web of activities that starts with farmers growing crops and raising animals, and includes food processing, distribution, and consumption. Also affected by the broader economy, by policies and regulations, and by social and cultural factors.
The food system has many stakeholders, including farmers, food processors, retailers, and consumers. However each stakeholder has different priorities and interests, and there is often conflict over how the food system should operate.
There are many challenges facing the food system, including:
- Feeding a growing population
- Meeting changing dietary needs
- Handling shocks, such as extreme weather events and price volatility
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Improving food safety
- Ensuring equitable access to food
