Sodium stearate is produced as a major component of soap upon saponification of oils and fats. The percentage of the sodium stearate depends on the ingredient fats.

Sodium stearate is produced as a major component of soap upon saponification of oils and fats. The percentage of the sodium stearate depends on the ingredient fats.

To make soap, a fat or oil containing fatty acid triglyceride molecules is combined with a strong base such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or potassium hydroxide (KOH).

Commercially, the most relevant surfactant is sodium stearate, which is the sodium salt of stearic acid. As stated, it is obtained by saponification of many animal fats.

This article aims to shed light on how sodium stearate is produced and what makes it such a versatile chemical intermediate. The primary method for producing Sodium Stearate involves …

Dec 11, 2013 · What I previously did was to synthesize sodium stearate from stearic acid by addition of NaOH. I first melted stearic acid in water at 60C, then mixed NaOH dissolved in …

Accordingly, this invention provides a method for the production of sodium stearate or magnesium stearate, which method comprises mixing sodium hydroxide and stearic acid, and magnesium...

In water, this compound dissolves to form sodium ions and stearate ions (see structure below). The stearate ion consists of a long, nonpolar hydrocarbon chain that dissolves well in oil, and …

A method for preparing sodium stearate by the action of sodium amalgam with stearic acid under moisture free conditions is described.

Nov 2, 2024 · Sodium stearate is synthesized through a saponification reaction where stearic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide, often with the application of heat, to produce sodium stearate …