Ethyl stearate is an ester compound formed from ethanol and stearic acid. It serves as a versatile ingredient, commonly employed as a flavoring agent in various foods, a fragrance component in personal care products, and in industrial applications such as lubricants and plasticizers. Additionally, it functions as a biochemical reagent for life science research.
- Used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and desserts.
- Functions as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
- Has industrial applications in lubricants and plasticizers.
- Serves as a biochemical reagent for life science research.
- Purity of 98.82%.
- Molecular weight of 312.54.
- Formulated as C20H40O2.
- Appears as a solid below 34°C and a liquid above 38°C.
- Soluble in DMSO.
- Stable for 3 years at -20°C in pure form.