Glycerol Tristearate (Noun)
Meaning
A triglyceride of stearic acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Glycerol tristearate is a compound commonly found in animal fat and is used as an emollient in cosmetics.
- Triglycerides such as glycerol tristearate can be used as solvents in pharmaceutical applications.
- In food products, glycerol tristearate serves as an anti-caking agent and thickener.
- Glycerol tristearate is a source of stearic acid, a fatty acid used in manufacturing various food ingredients.
- Synthetic glycerol tristearate can be used to replace animal-derived products in certain applications.