Compound Q&A
What is 2-Hydroxypropyl stearate (CAS: 1323-39-3)?
Answer
2-Hydroxypropyl stearate is a fatty acid derivative characterized by the presence of a stearic acid group attached to a 2-hydroxypropyl group. Its chemical formula is C19H38O4. It is an oily liquid with a hydrophobic stearic acid chain and a hydrophilic 2-hydroxypropyl group, making it amphiphilic. It is widely used in the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries due to its emulsifying and stabilizing properties.
About
CAS No
1323-39-3
English Name
2-Hydroxypropyl stearate
Molecular Formula
C21H42O3
Molecular Weight
342.56 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(O)C
InChIKey
FKOKUHFZNIUSLW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:41
