Stearin

Name:
Stearin
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	tristearin; glyceryl tristearate
M Formula:	C3H5(C18H35O2)3
Properties:
Colorless crystals or powder; odorless; tasteless. Mp 71.6C, d 0.943 (65C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, carbon disulfide. Combustible.
Derivation:
Constituent of most fats.
Grade:
Technical, also graded as to source.
Use:
Soap, candles, candies, adhesive pastes, metal polishes, waterproofing paper, textile sizes, leather stuffing, manufacture of stearic acid.