Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C₁₇H₃₅CO₂H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ "stéar", which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. Wikipedia
Formula: C18H36O2
Molar mass: 284.48 g/mol
Boiling point: 361 °C
Density: 941 kg/m³
Appearance: White solid
PubChem CID: 5281