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Overview
General
Product Name:
Isostearic Acid
Description:
Isostearic Acid is used as an emulsifier, thickener for skin and hair care products. It is widely used as a hardener for candles. Isostearic Acid serves as an accelerator and activator for rubber production.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Isostearic Acid
EC#:
220-336-3
CAS#:
2724-58-5
Synonyms:
16-Methylheptadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula:
C18H36O2
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Fatty Acids
Tags
Industries:
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Personal Care & Hygiene
Market Segments:
- Polymers & Resins
- Candles
- Oil & Lubricants
- Hair Care
- Skin & Face Care
- Candles & Pastels
- Greases
Applications:
- Additives
- Hair Masks
- Rubber
- Conditioners
- Serums
- Creams
- Production
- Face Masks
- Formulations
- Lubricant Formulations
- Lubricants
Functions:
- Accelerator
- Emulsifier
- Feedstock
- Hardener
- Lubricant
- Thickener
- Activator
- Viscosity Modifier
- Opacifier
Properties
Properties
Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 190 | °C |
| Decomposition Temperature | 360-380 | °C |
| Melting Point | -21 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 284 | g/mol |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 0.9 | -- |
| Vapor Density | 10 | -- |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.0076 | mmHg |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 52 | centipoise |
| Water Solubility | <50 | milligrams/L |
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