Compound Monograph

Stearic acid

A saturated long-chain fatty acid common in plant and animal fats, used as a structural lipid.

Classification

Stearic acid is one of the lipids & fatty acids. Fats, fatty acids, and fat-soluble actives carried in seed and nut oils.

Where Does It Come From? (4)

Stearic acid is one of the lipids & fatty acids, found in Abuta, Globe Artichoke, Reishi and 1 other source.