Stearate

Stearates are the salts and esters of stearic acid. The conjugate base of stearic acid, C₁₇H₃₅COO⁻, is also known as the stearate anion.

Examples

Salts

Sodium stearate, Na(C₁₇H₃₅COO)
Calcium stearate, Ca(C₁₇H₃₅COO)₂
Magnesium stearate, Mg(C₁₇H₃₅COO)₂

Esters

See also

Cocoa butter

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