Product Overview

Lancer’s Stearic Acid is a high-purity, saturated fatty acid widely used in chemical synthesis and formulation chemistry.

• Commonly used in soap and emulsion preparation, it acts as a thickening agent and surfactant, making it valuable for industrial chemistry demos.

• In buffer systems, it is used to mimic fatty acid behavior in physiological experiments and biochemical buffer formulations.

• It plays a vital role in cosmetic science and pharmaceutical studies, especially when demonstrating lipid-soluble base behavior or testing delivery systems.

• Due to its long-chain molecular structure, it serves as a model compound in studies of hydrophobic interactions, lipid chemistry, and esterification.

FAQs

1. What is the lab use of Stearic Acid?
   It’s used in emulsion chemistry, soap making, fatty acid studies, and cosmetic formulation modeling.
2. Can this be used in organic synthesis?
   Yes, it is commonly used in esterification, saponification, and surfactant chemistry.
3. Is it soluble in water?
   No, stearic acid is not water-soluble but dissolves well in organic solvents.
4. Is this suitable for student labs?
   Yes, it is safe when handled with care and ideal for both chemistry demonstrations and formulation labs.
5. Why choose Lancer’s Stearic Acid?
   It delivers consistent lab-grade purity, excellent texture, and performance across chemical and applied science experiments.