Stearic Acids
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A group of compounds that are derivatives of octadecanoic acid which is one of the most abundant fatty acids found in animal lipids. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
| Notes: |
do not confuse X ref OCTADECANOIC ACIDS with OCTADECENOIC ACIDS see OLEIC ACIDS |
Stearic Acids Categories.
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Stearates - Salts and esters of the 18-carbon saturated, monocarboxylic acid--stearic acid. |
Stearic Acids Definitions and Terms
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