What are the main uses of Butyl stearate (CAS: 123-95-5)?

Butyl stearate is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a base for suppository formulations, in the cosmetics industry as a skin conditioning agent, and in food as a lubricant for machinery. It also finds applications in research for its emulsifying and stabilizing capabilities, and in industrial settings for polymer processing and as a component in coatings and inks.