Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
27 u00b0C
boiling_point
343 u00b0C
density
0.854 @ 25 u00b0C/4 u00b0C
solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol; very soluble in acetone
vapor_pressure
0.0000058 [mmHg]
flash_point
320 u00b0F (160 u00b0C) (CLOSED CUP)
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 123-95-5 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl octadecanoate |
| InChI Key | ULBTUVJTXULMLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 31278 |
| INCI Name | BUTYL STEARATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Butyl Stearate is an ester of stearic acid and butanol. It is a waxy, oily material used as emollient and lubricant. Known for improving texture in creams and